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Flomax, Tamsulosin Wire

Comprehensive News Feed for Flomax, Tamsulosin (generic).

Results 1 - 20 of 66 in Flomax, Tamsulosin (generic)

  1. Prostate Condition Symptoms Linked to Ejaculation ProblemsRead the original story

    Monday Jul 6 | Ophthalmology Times

    Urologists treating patients with lower urinary tract symptoms , which suggest benign prostatic hyperplasia , should counsel patients on the increased risk that LUTS/BPH and BPH treatment present for ejaculatory dysfunction, according to a literature review published in the July issue of Urology .

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    Related Topix: Bph, Medicine, Health, Urology, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Tulane University

  2. Richard Hoffmann, Ask the Pharmacist,

    Tuesday Jun 30 | Citrus County Chronicle

    Q: Can Flomax interfere with cataract surgery? A: It may, according to a large study recently reported in The Journal of the American Medical Association .

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Bph, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

  3. Consumer Reports 'Best Buy Drug' for Enlarged Prostate Could Save Consumers Nearly $3,000 a YearRead the original story

    Monday Jun 15 | PR Newswire

    Flomax Is Case Study of How Costly Drugs Drive Up Health Costs YONKERS, N.Y., June 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- According to a new report by Consumer Reports Best Buy Drugs, the generic drug doxazosin is as safe and effective as the widely advertised drug Flomax for treating the symptoms of enlarged prostate, and could save consumers nearly $3,000 ...

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Yonkers, NY, Cardura, Doxazosin (generic)

  4. Study: Another Reason for Cataract Patients to Suspend Flomax

    Friday Jun 12 | Review of Ophthalmology

    Researchers at several Canadian sites report that exposure to tamsulosin within 14 days of cataract surgery is significantly associated with serious postoperative adverse events.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Health, Food and Drug Administration

  5. If You Have Taken Flomax(R), Tell Your Ophthalmologist BEFORE Having Cataract SurgeryRead the original story

    Friday Jun 12 | Medical News Today

    The results of a new study reinforce an advisory that patients taking Flomax to treat prostate enlargement and urinary problems should inform their ophthalmologist about their use of this drug before undergoing eye surgery.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Health

  6. American Academy of Ophthalmology: Advisory: If You Have Taken...Read the original story

    Jun 10, 2009 | Market Wire

    The results of a new study reinforce an advisory that patients taking Flomax to treat prostate enlargement and urinary problems should inform their ophthalmologist about their use of this drug before undergoing eye surgery.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication

  7. Treat enlarged prostate with drugs before surgeryRead the original story

    Mar 18, 2009 | Seattle's WB

    Q: How long should a man with benign prostatic hyperplasia be treated with medications before having surgery, if he still gets up a couple times at night? A: In general, men who take drugs for benign prostatic hyperplasia do so to avoid surgery and to improve the bothersome symptoms, including: --Frequent trips to the bathroom to urinate --A sense ...

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    Related Topix: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Medicine, Health, Medication, Cardura, Doxazosin (generic), UroXatral, Alfuzosin Hydrochloride (generic), Hytrin, Terazosin (generic), Avodart, Dutasteride (generic)

  8. New study links Flomax to cataract complicationsRead the original story

    May 26, 2009 | Lawyers Weekly USA

    A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that Flomax increases the risk of complications in cataract surgery in older men.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication

  9. Ophthalmologist calls for cataract surgery prior to starting Flomax treatment

    May 26, 2009 | WebWire

    May, 26 2009 - A drug commonly used to treat prostate problems is linked to serious complications after cataract surgery, according to new research.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Ophthalmology, East Hanover, NJ

  10. Drug For Urination Difficulties Linked With Complications After Cataract Surgery

    May 25, 2009 | Science Daily

    Benign prostatic hyperplasia affects nearly 3 of 4 men by the age of 70 years, with symptoms of BPH including urination difficulties.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Surgery, Medication, Bph, Health, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

  11. Overcoding Overestimates Incidence of Barrett's Esophagus

    May 22, 2009 | Outpatient Surgery Magazine

    Wednesday, May 27, is your last chance to participate in Outpatient Surgery Magazine 's OR Excellence Early-bird Contest.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Cataract, Health, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Oakland, CA

  12. Prostate drug can cause complications after cataract operationRead the original story

    May 22, 2009 | Red Deer Advocate

    Men taking a commonly prescribed medication for enlarged prostate have an increased risk of potentially serious complications following cataract surgery, a study suggests.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication

  13. Cataract surgery patients at higher riskRead the original story

    May 22, 2009 | London Free Press

    Men taking a commonly prescribed medication for enlarged prostate have an increased risk of potentially serious complications following cataract surgery, a study suggests.

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    Related Topix: Medication, York (Toronto, ON), Canada, Toronto, ON, Ontario

  14. Common Medication Blamed for Cataract ComplicationsRead the original story

    May 12, 2009 | Outpatient Surgery Magazine

    Researchers say Flomax increases risk of retinal detachment, lost lens or lens fragment and endophthalmitis.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Bph, Health

  15. Medication Used To Treat Urination Difficulties For Men Associated...Read the original story

    May 21, 2009 | Medical News Today

    Use of the medication tamsulosin to treat male urination difficulties within two weeks of cataract surgery is associated with an increased risk of serious postoperative ophthalmic adverse events such as retinal detachment or lost lens, according to a study in the May 20 issue of JAMA .

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Health, Bph

  16. Medication Used To Treat Urination Difficulties For Men Associated With Higher Risk Of Ophthalmic Complications Following Cataract SurgeryRead the original story

    May 21, 2009 | MediLexicon

    Use of the medication tamsulosin to treat male urination difficulties within two weeks of cataract surgery is associated with an increased risk of serious postoperative ophthalmic adverse events such as retinal detachment or lost lens, according to a study in the May 20 issue of JAMA .

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Health, Bph

  17. Urinary drug linked to cataract issuesRead the original story

    May 20, 2009 | Tampa Bay Online

    Older men using a popular drug to treat urinary problems are more than twice as likely as those who do not to suffer serious complications after cataract surgery, also a common treatment among older adults, a study has found.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication

  18. Flomax and CataractsRead the original story

    May 20, 2009 | A Georgia Lawyer

    Men taking Flomax to treat an enlarged prostate face more than double the risk for serious complications should they need cataract surgery, a new Canadian study has found.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Cataract, Health, Food and Drug Administration

  19. Medical Watch: E-mail plays a part in losing weight, study saysRead the original story

    May 20, 2009 | WWL-TV New Orleans

    Many older men take a drug called Flomax for a condition called BPH or Benign Prostate Enlargement.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Medication, Bph, Health

  20. Drug for urination difficulties linked with complications after cataract surgeryRead the original story

    May 20, 2009 | Science Blog

    Use of the medication tamsulosin to treat male urination difficulties within two weeks of cataract surgery is associated with an increased risk of serious postoperative ophthalmic adverse events such as retinal detachment or lost lens, according to a study in the May 20 issue of JAMA.

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    Related Topix: Medicine, Surgery, Medication, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, Health, Bph