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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Prostate Cancer / February 2007How long did it take you for Flomax to start working?
I was prescribed Flomax today after having trouble with going many times. My prostrate biopsy results were all negative. The doctor told me it would make me piss like I was 20 again. Has anyone taken it that did not benefit from it? How long does it take to work? >I was prescribed Flomax today after having trouble with going many > times. My prostrate biopsy results were all negative. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > How long does it take to work? It didn't make me a 20 year old but, if I remember correctly, it did start helping within less than a day. Alan >I was prescribed Flomax today after having trouble with going many > times. My prostrate biopsy results were all negative. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > How long does it take to work? I've been taking it for 5 weeks now, immediately following seed implants. At first, it helped immensely with no side effects. For the past two weeks it seems to wear off after about 12 hours. If I can remember not to drink anything after about 6 pm, I can make it through the night, or at least until about 5:30 am. Beyond that, I have returned to normal. When golfing, I pee frequently if I'm drinking anything on the course. I can make it through a 2 1/2 hour movie with no problems. I'm 65, I can't remember what it was like to pee like a 20 year old. I just picked up another 30 day supply, but don't plan to take any unless symptoms return. I don't know if you can become addicted to it's use. > I was prescribed Flomax today after having trouble with going many > times. My prostrate biopsy results were all negative. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > How long does it take to work? I have a bottle in my drawer, but I haven't had to use it yet. (SI on 10/23/6). However, I've heard a few on the net mention sexual side effects. I'm wondering if anyone here has experienced them and what exactly they are? John I have been told that Flomax by my Medical Oncologist and Radiation Oncologist is relatively safe with little or no side effects. I have taken two a day since April 22, 2003. Flomax works by relaxing the smooth muscles. Smmoth muscles are found in the urinary tract. I continue to take because I like to pee like a 20 year old at least twice during the day.... :) Gourd Dancer >> I was prescribed Flomax today after having trouble with going many >> times. My prostrate biopsy results were all negative. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > John > > I was prescribed Flomax today after having trouble with going many > > times. My prostrate biopsy results were all negative. [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > John Well, in my case, any sexual side effects would have to be positive. :) >>>I was prescribed Flomax today after having trouble with going many >>>times. My prostrate biopsy results were all negative. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > Well, in my case, any sexual side effects would have to be > positive. :) I have been taking flomax for about 14 months. No problems, no sexual side effects, to my knowledge, no positive ones anyways. j . > However, I've heard a few on the net mention sexual side effects. I'm > wondering if anyone here has experienced them and what exactly they > are? I recommend caution regarding anything "a few on the net" have to say. For reliable information, see: http://www.rxlist.com/ Regards, Steve J > > However, I've heard a few on the net mention sexual side effects. I'm > > wondering if anyone here has experienced them and what exactly they > > are? > > I recommend caution regarding anything "a few on the net" have to say. Their link to Flomax takes you here. http://www.rxlist.com/cgi/generic2/tamsul.htm I know much more now than I did before reading that information. :) >> > However, I've heard a few on the net mention sexual side effects. >> > I'm [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > I know much more now than I did before reading that information. :) LOL!! Did they happen to mention in all of that high-faluting stuff that one must watch out for sudden fainting spells when using their product?? Especially if one is already on meds for high blood pressure? My husband collapsed after the first pill and continued to *hit the floor* for 24 hours!! He does have a predisposition to this due to *vaso vagus syndrome* however. Figured I would let you ferret that info out, but the warning from me is a serious one. All they say is watch out for dizzy spells and not to get up too fast. Heather (snip) > LOL!! Did they happen to mention in all of that high-faluting stuff > that one must watch out for sudden fainting spells when using their [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > is a serious one. All they say is watch out for dizzy spells and not > to get up too fast. And if one pays attention, one will be aware of the risks. But: it is the responsibility of our medics to know these things. And for the most part, they do not. So the burden of education devolves upon thee and me. Regards, Steve J Heather, You've hit the nail on the head ; "any" alpha blocker ; Doxazosin (Cardura), Prazosin (Minipress) , Terazosin (Hytrin) are a few others along with Flomax that can cause dizziness and/or syncope (feinting spells). I take cardura for B.P. issues and was instructed by my GP to take it at bedtime for that reason. Following seeding, my Uro, in consultation with the GP, increased the dosage of Cardura slightly, but did not prescribe Flomax because of the other alpha blocker. I've forgotten to take the Cardura at bedtime a couple of times and taken it in the AM, I'll NEVER do that again. Tom >>> > However, I've heard a few on the net mention sexual side effects. I'm >>> > wondering if anyone here has experienced them and what exactly they [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > > Heather > LOL!! Did they happen to mention in all of that high-faluting stuff that > one must watch out for sudden fainting spells when using their product?? [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > > Heather My husband was prescribed Flomax for frequent urination. He took it for a week then discontinued it; he got weaker and weaker, got unsteady and came close to passing out. He regrets that, though, since Flomax worked so well. Dora "limey" wrote > > My husband was prescribed Flomax for frequent urination. > He took it for a week then discontinued it; he got weaker and weaker, got > unsteady and came close to passing out. He regrets that, though, since > Flomax worked so well. > > Dora Oops - forgot to mention he's also on BP medication (which I feel the MD should have taken into account). > "limey" wrote > >> My husband was prescribed Flomax for frequent urination. [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > Oops - forgot to mention he's also on BP medication (which I feel the > MD should have taken into account). He certainly should have......but there seems to be other things causing the dizzy spells as well. I was told it was like getting a double dose of high blood pressure pills. And that will cause you to pass out. Ron's heart rate, btw......is a constant 55-60. Which is how the paramedics diagnosed his vaso vagus syncope. They got here so fast that they caught it. The family doctor was amazed!! Heather "Heather" <toothless@nospam.invalid> wrote in message > > He certainly should have......but there seems to be other things causing > the dizzy spells as well. I was told it was like getting a double dose [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > Heather Congrats to the paramedics - I don't know what people would do without them. I'm glad to hear your husband was diagnosed so quickly. Thinking of you, Heather. Dora |
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