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A delicate question about Flomax

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forlorn hope - 28 Feb 2005 16:06 GMT
Flomax works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the prostate which widens the
chanel and allows the urine to flow more freely.
I find that it is so effective at relaxing muscles in this area that I have
to be careful when urinating or urine will not be the only thing that I will
be passing.
Has anyone else got this problem?  I find it a big nuisance.
Huw
Rich - 28 Feb 2005 19:37 GMT
> Flomax works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the prostate which widens the
> chanel and allows the urine to flow more freely.
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> Has anyone else got this problem?  I find it a big nuisance.
> Huw

Can't say it did that but Flomax created so many aches and pains I gave it
up.  Just not worth it for me.
Spread deMocracy - 01 Mar 2005 00:29 GMT
Dear Forlorn:  that's a strange side effect, indeed.  But then that's the
nature of "side effects"...everyone experiences differently.  Don't panic,
but do consult with your Uro.  Also, insist on trying some of the other FOUR
of the FDA-approved  Alpha Blockers.  I switched to Uraxatrol (Xatrol)
because I hated the side effects with Flomax.  Xatrol was not much better,
but it was better.  Insist that your doctor work with you on that.  Better
yet, jump in and get the PVP done.  Though you will likely have retro with
any operation, having a PVP and getting off the meds is way better than
putting up with all that medication and their side effects.

> Flomax works by relaxing the smooth muscles in the prostate which widens
> the
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> Has anyone else got this problem?  I find it a big nuisance.
> Huw
Zork - 01 Mar 2005 01:02 GMT
Can sympathize.....I recently had a PVP for many reasons, one of them
was to get off the drugs and get back to a more normal drug free
life.  In that regard, it was entirely successful.
The side effect for me was the opposite of retro !  In the AM, just
after waking, and relaxing, whatever fluids I might have in the
prostate pretty much drain themselves, with little or none of the
normal feelings one might expect. My normal sexual functions are
basically unchanged, little success without the help of Cialis, just
fine using it.  Difference, no more ejaculation, but fine feelings.
Was worth it tho ! ! !  Just getting off drugs was wonderful.
Go figure.......
Zork
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>Dear Forlorn:  that's a strange side effect, indeed.  But then that's the
>nature of "side effects"...everyone experiences differently.  Don't panic,
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>> Has anyone else got this problem?  I find it a big nuisance.
>> Huw
Buford - 09 Apr 2005 19:59 GMT
I had PVP on 2/28/05. My URO had told me that immediately after the surgery
I would no longer have to take the Flomax. Well, it is almost 6 wks. post
PVP and I am still on the Flomax (2 a day). If I quit taking them, even for
one day, my urine flow is dimished almost in half.
 
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