m also not a doctor, but do take Rapaflo which I much preferred over Flomax (only occasional minor headaches vs. more constant ones, & almost no sinus congestion vs. significant congestion). I see some confusion by many over the "retrograde ejaculation" talked about by many. True retrograde ejaculation is when the semen is diverted into the bladder rather than being expelled out thru the penis. It can usually be identified by a modest foaming in the urine after the event.
If you have questions about a drug that someone suggests you can go to the following site and check the interactions between the suggested drug and the drugs you will be taking. But in the long run, your doctor need to figure out which drug is best for your medical condition and get you on the best drug for you.
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Saw my primary MD today. He said that the Flomax relaxes muscles in the bladder and prostate, and the Avodart shrinks the prostate. He said that after a year or so, if the prostate has gone down and reduced the problems, they like to eliminate the Flomax, as it is no longer necessary. Long story short, I now have a prescription for Avodart alone. I realize that it may not reduce the surgery risk, but one less drug is a good thing.
All negative. Urologist thought it could prostatitis. He put me on Rapaflo and it took care of that problem then.
Now since last 10 days, I am getting pain and tingling on penis shaft. using Rapaflo again now. pain in pelvic region reduced a lot but the penis pain is still there. don't know what is the cause of this problem. My PSA test result shows 0.8.
I have a teenager and busy at work. getting depressed with this issue.
I've taken flomax for several years, and want to undergo cataract surgery. What should I expect?
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If still unclear, consider KUB (radiograph of kidneys/ureters/bladder), less expensive and less radiation than repeat CT.
I'm 68 years old and have had Cataracts for over 2 years. I've been taking Avodart for over a year. Should I stop taking Avodart and wait awhile before cataract surgery or will the informed Dr be able to work with my eyes? I've never taken Flomax and have heard the warnings from the commercial and read about Flomax. I'm concerned about any complications.
I'm also pretty active. Can I still swim after surgery and what are the chances of the lens shifting or coming loose?
Thank you for your response. Yes I finally got some flomax about 2 weeks ago but I haven't noticed a difference. I just want the urge to go away it's miserable!!
Are you taking Flomax for prostate issues? Flomax works by relaxing the muscles in the bladder and prostate, which leads to improved flow of urine and fewer symptoms of BPH. It indeed can have side effects like you describe. https://www.healthline.com/health/enlarged-prostate/flomax-side-effects#side-effects It's a relatively low percentage of patients, less than 4% that have these types of side effects but none the less, that could be going on for you.
Perhaps the community can help with this one. 35M with history of off and on non bacterial prostatitis episodes going back to 18 or 19 years old. Sometimes it would be treated with antibiotics other times Flomax. Either way they all resolved easily after a week or so. fast forward to a month ago I had an external hemorrhoid develop and also had urgency and frequency. Doc said it was related to the hemorrhoid and gave me a cream. the issue resolved within a couple days.
I am 77 years old and have been taking Flomax for about 2 years. I have had cool thermo therapy for enlarged prostrate about 2 years ago.
Unrination is really no problem anymore, but I have a problem with getting erections and now when I ejaculate I have no semon in me. Also have a runny nose mostly in the a.m.
What is your advice and opinion for this problem.
Thank you
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