How to take TAMSULOSIN (Flomax Relief /Flomaxtra XL) for BENIGN PROSTATE HYPERTROPHY (BPH)

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In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key facts you need to know about a medication called Tamsulosin, also known by its brand names Flomax Relief and Flomaxtra XL.
In the video we cover:
1. What tamsulosin is and why you might take it
2. Common strengths of tablets
3. How and when to take it and what to do if if you forget to take it, or if you take too much by
accident
4. Common and important side effects to be aware of
5. And finally some commonly asked questions
Basic information:
Tamsulosin belongs to a group of medicines called alpha-blockers. It's used to treat men with symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostate enlargement).
It's also occasionally taken to treat kidney stones.
Tamsulosin is available on prescription and you can also buy it from pharmacies. It comes as tablets and capsules.
If you buy tamsulosin from a pharmacy make sure you see your doctor within 6 weeks of starting your treatment to make sure it's OK for you to carry on taking this medicine.
Tamsulosin is also known by brand names such as Flomax Relief and Flomaxtra XL.
Tamsulosin is sometimes combined with other ingredients to treat bladder problems and enlarged prostate. Brand names include Vesomni (with solifenacin) and Combodart (with dutasteride).
Further information via NHS website:
www.nhs.uk/med...
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@Notyourgrandad1900s Год назад

I was told to take it at bedtime, due to orthostatic hypotension (I work on a ladder). It actually helps with sleep quality because of the less-frequent trips to the bathroom. I hope that helps someone.

@user-bd5md5cm2j 8 месяцев назад

Im.gunna try that. Thankyou

@timthompson8297 7 месяцев назад

I’ve been on it for a couple months and m6 life is better.

@daviddorsett8125 7 месяцев назад

Same, but my main reason is my work hours. I sleep until noon time.

@davidlundy5007 5 месяцев назад

Beware of a bad side effect if you ever stop taking Tamsulosin . It causes severe dizziness when you lie down or stand up

@LaureanoAgduma-my4no 4 месяца назад

Tamsulosin has ensom.nia effect

@guyboulton3269 Год назад

Doctor? O'Donovan you left out the most important fact! This medication does not work unless you take it 30 minutes AFTER a meal. Preferably at the same time every day! Very important. I have been taking Tamsulosin for several years. If taken properly it works great.

@chuckr9009 10 месяцев назад

Yes, same here, taking it a half hour after eating (breakfast for me ~~) is a must.

@freindlyyorkshireman Год назад

I took one Tablet of Tamsulosin before bed and in the morning i sat on the toilet just finished peeing, felt sick, dizzy and fell of the toilet semi consious, scraped the skin of ny forehead, banged my shoulder and hip, ,i layed on the floor for 10 mins and came round a bit, shaky on my feet for the rest of my day. I only took one tabel and it did this. i now have a full feeling in my ears. ringing, Tinnitus which is keeping me awake, has anyone suffered from Ringing, Tinnitus

@ChinaAl Год назад

Finally got off that crap. ED, Retrograde Ejaculation and now I'm supposed to have cataract surgery and I find out that Tamsulosin can also cause IFIS or floppy iris syndrome. I heard that alpha rosin seems to have the lowest rate of ejaculatory dysfunction. I read below about blood pressure problems; I never had any problems with that.

@mm201918 5 месяцев назад

This drug saved my life; I was in bad shape and after taking the 1st pill, I got immediate relief, after 5 months of struggling, I was able to empty my bladder completely

@frank1847 5 месяцев назад

This medication has affected my eyesight and my libido.

@davidpressinger413 Год назад

I wouldn't advise any young person with Prostate trouble, to take Tamsulosin. You can forget your sex life, no Libido,erektion or ejaculation. well I am an elderly man, and thats what it does to me.

@rfcgong1 10 месяцев назад

I have been taking Tamsulosin for 7 years. I take it after dinner. First dose sent me to the ER. Tamsulosin in the evening plus BP pills in the a,m. caused a lower BP. Survived that and ever since no problems. I'm 82 and I still take Sildenafil occasionally. My GF is 78 and she needs me.

@rajesh.x 5 месяцев назад

😬😂😂😂

@donmullage4065 2 месяца назад

Companionship I guess

@sarwarkamal1878 Год назад

I am taking Tamsulosin for last almost 10 years. Prostate did not shrink, instead my organ shrinking. This is frustrating. It is not a cure but to help keep it in constant . Better avoid this and try exercise and watermelon tomato pumpkin seed. I started these recently, seems to get some good result. Will update after 3-4 weeks.

@colinwardrop847 6 месяцев назад

Hey thanks a mil for your post. I have avoided taking this med for the very reasons you mention. Going all natural is the way to go for me. Doing lots of research on the alternatives to big pharma meds. Good luck!

@fishypictures Год назад

I’m on blood pressure medication, also tamsulosin…. Side effect is I can’t ejaculate ropes like I used to…. Seems to reduce the explosive nature of climax. It sputters and doesn’t feel as good as it used to. I stopped taking it but it becomes very difficult to urinate. Doctor seems to think I shouldn’t enjoy sex at my age but I disagree with that. I’m only 63.

@stanich054 Год назад

Just continue to wash your palm after pleasuring yourself ..

@DrODonovan Год назад

Thanks for sharing your experience

@ericgoldberg1079 Год назад

@@stanich054 😂😅

@bobnichols551 9 месяцев назад

Works for me or take it in the evening. I have to get up about twice. It has really helped my flow. Thank you for a great video.

@DrODonovan 9 месяцев назад

Wonderful!

@WestShoreMan Год назад

I drank a few glasses of green tea everyday along with a handful of pumpkin seeds. No alcohol, and introduced broccoli with dinner for about a week. My symptoms were greatly reduced.

@DrODonovan Год назад

Thanks

@TABRAGROUP Год назад

few glasses or cups😯

@muncacho Год назад

How about cq10

@moisessilberstein1884 Год назад

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@moisessilberstein1884 Год назад

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@Marco-n2g 10 месяцев назад

My experience after 3 year use tamsulosine : taken in in evening induces to go wc every two hours in the night, taken at lunch time induces minor need to urinate in the night, taken in the morning induces frequent need to piss in the morning. So at the end i decided to go at first afternoon .

@richie1654 Год назад

Thank you for the informative video can I ask how long does it take for Tamsulosin to have any effect on the prostate

@zasangaralte6424 4 месяца назад

@jeanremy5036 Год назад

Tamsulosin,unfortunately doesn’t work for me it causes side effects on me and I had to stop taking it!

@DrODonovan Год назад

I’m sorry to hear this

@libertas57 9 месяцев назад

Pregnancy or breastfeeding??!! Really, in the context of prostate problems!!

@TheLizardKing1967 11 месяцев назад

TAMSULOSIN is AMAZING!!!!

@StephEWaterstram Год назад

I started it on 9/12/23 because I had a weak urine stream or pushed to pee. The inflamed prostate may have lead to My nocturia causing Me not to be well rested and having much more ED days than I wanted to have. I take it 30 minutes after breakfast so I can stave off any next day morning side effects taking it at night.

@onelifeuseit 2 года назад

As pharmacy graduate. I really appreciate your videos. They are extremely informative. Thank you

@DrODonovan 2 года назад

Thank you !!!

@avs4365 Год назад

Thanks for this - under the NHS and diagnosed with inoperable locally advance prostrate cancer - prescribed over 4 years ago and undergone 6 bouts of Chemo, Brachytherapy and 29 doses of RT & am now classed as incurable but treatable. Found when I first took them in the morning got a few dizzy spells and an increase in urinary visits. Changed to the evening after the evening meal and been Ok with them since.

@DrODonovan Год назад

Hi thanks for sharing your story. I hope you’re ok

@avs4365 Год назад

@@DrODonovan Thank you, so far so good. The only drawback has been the failure of my levels of testosterone to normalize. However out most days as a keen amateur photographer even if only for an hour or two. Will be celebrating my 75th soon, didn't expect that 4 years ago. All down to our National Health Service. Thanks again for your time .

@137bob3d Год назад

AVS - thanks so much for your message. and your thinking of something to try sets an example for the rest of us too.

@claudewebster1920 Год назад

I've been taking it at bed time and in the morning. It's no wonder I feel drowsy all day. I.m gonna stop taking it in the morning and see how that works.

@avs4365 Год назад

@@claudewebster1920 Can only try - I'm on 400 microgram once a day - have heard of those on 800. You don't say if you are diagnosed with prostate cancer, but if one is, the interrupted night sleep patterns can disrupt energy levels, plus your body is silently fighting a disease, so tiredness can be expected anyway. I catch up in the afternoon - 40 minutes or so - but then being retired helps one formulate one's own pattern of routine in an attempt to cope - wishing you well - hope things improve.

@antonioescobar6413 Год назад

As an Urologist the proper time is late at night right before going to bed ….why ?because if you are a 80 old patient and fall the problem will now be your hip not you prostate…so if you feel dizzy you are laying in bed reducing your chance of falling….just my 2 cents .

@rodclark4485 Год назад

I agree. I am 76 y.o., been taking TAM for over 17yr, no side effects. I am also a heart patient & I suppose my cardiologist has taken the TAM into account when prescribing all of my b.p. meds like ENTRESTO

@Manc-fh5we Год назад

I've had rheumatism type symptoms in my arms hands and fingers plus loss of libido since taking Tamsulosin. Is there a better alternative? Also is it a total no no to use alongside sildifinel Or could it be done in moderation?

@nvan78 10 месяцев назад

Always took this in the evening about 30 minutes after dinner. Was taking Flomax and Avodart together for several yrs. Recently had the TURP procedure so thankfully finally off the pills and no major issues.

@kirkparson8962 Месяц назад

I had a TURP 7 months ago but remained on Flomax, although my understanding was that after the TURP I would not need Flomax anymore and could be weaned off of it. The side effects are well documented and highly unpleasant, dizziness, etc. Now I’m going in tomorrow for a cystoscopy because I am unable to urinate. So far the drug hasn’t worked very well and now it looks like the TURP didn’t either.

@nvan78 Месяц назад

@@kirkparson8962 good luck with your issue. Surprised you were kept on Flomax, literally once the operation was over my urologist said ditch the pills.

@lesliecsoares6246 Месяц назад

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@texasiguana Год назад

I have heard that once you start on a BPH med. such a Tamsulosin,, you can no go off of taking it? Or at least must take another med. for BPH?

@jamescraig3345 Год назад

If I take a full dose, after a half hour, I have to urinate quite a lot for the next half hour. It also ruins my sex life. so I went on half dose (open, dump half, take). No side effects other than not leave the house for a half hour until after I urinate once, it works like a charm, never a bathroom run at night, etc. Urologist says ok, since it works.

@DrODonovan Год назад

Thanks

@babyboomer9560 9 месяцев назад

I'm a pharmacist. I take this drug in PM. Too much of a chance of dizziness in AM

@michaelfritz6775 Год назад

This can really lower blood pressure if your on meds for that…really…really low be careful..

@davecooke7868 Год назад

I have taken Tamsulosin for a month and a half , I stopped a month ago and I urinate sometimes it’s slow but it comes out. My PSA was 9 dr. Wanted a biopsy I asked for another test and it went down to 8 so dr. Said let’s monitor it with three month PSA test . My next test is in April. I couldn’t urinate so went to hospital they put a catheter to relieve me and wanted to keep it in until I see Urologist I said take it out and have been urinating ever since so,e times it’s slow but it’s coming out. I’m 69 years old and have enlarged prostate

@AjitsinghChawla-r7x 3 дня назад

Suffering.Urinarytroublesince oct2023.my.Ageid80yesrs.excpt this nobimari plzsugest any medicine for cute presently iamhabingHomropethic mefine will be tha😂😂😂fullt

@johnleo2426 Год назад

You can forget about ejaculation. If you’re done with sex go for it.

@DrODonovan Год назад

Thanks for watching

@RobCLynch 2 года назад

Taken 30 minutes after food, I experience zero side effects.

@DrODonovan 2 года назад

Thank you for sharing this Robert - glad it is working for you.

@ronbonora7872 Год назад

I second that!

@davidhalley9795 Год назад

I ended up reducing the mgs and taking it every other day because it made me so congested I couldn’t breath. That was a side effect listed on my medication.

@RM..... 9 месяцев назад

i could hardly breath thru my nose while taking it. Terrible

@taffythegreat1986 8 месяцев назад

Im 71 and I have an enlarged prostate, its size is 63grms. I’m suppose to take this along with finasteride for the rest on my life. I really want to come off these as one of them is restricting my breathing, not all the time. Good video👍

@alanbaker8354 2 месяца назад

Finasteride has horrible sides for many people. Please be careful. It’s been horrible for me

@laraibjaffar1735 Год назад

Hello doc i have been taking tomolsin for urine passage . When ever i stand up i feel extremely light headed and dizzy even feel a strong beat inside my head as well. I can't offer prayers .

@warwickwolf3999 Год назад

Evil drug, side effects were horrendous.. I’d never take it again😡

@DrODonovan Год назад

Sorry to hear your bad experience

@rodbutler4054 11 часов назад

If you have an enlarged prostrate and see a urologist, they will recommend tamsulosin (flomax) as a first step and some form of minimum surgery as a second. Doctors who specialize in laser prostrate surgery seem to have less side effects in reducing prostrate obstructions. IMHO

@brianwatson9687 9 месяцев назад

Right. Taking Flomax for prostate problems might be an issue if you're pregnant. Perfect.

@darrensmith9143 8 месяцев назад

I thought the same thing until I remembered they prescribe it for kidney stones. 🤣

@joemore258 8 месяцев назад

TAMSULOSIN IS TERRIBLE IF YOU GO TO GET CATARACTS SURGERY. Doctor O'Donovan pay attention!. I went through the surgery and I regret it.

@mrr2041Rags Год назад

I try Flomax it put me in hospital 2 times thinking I was having heart attack but I wasn't able to take this product

@rickweaver7997 Год назад

I use for about 10 days and the side effects, fatigue, dizziness, and nasal congestion were awful. Quit. The stuff works and helps with the P issue but dealing with those side issues were terrible.

@DrODonovan Год назад

Thanks for sharing your experience here

@taffythegreat1986 6 месяцев назад

I have an enlarged prostate, I take tamsulosin and finasteride for it. Last year when I it was diagnosed, my prostate weighed 63.1 grams. I started taking supplements to shrink the prostate 4 months ago. Zinc bisglycinate, copper to balance out the zinc, saw palmetto with pygeum and pumpkin seed oil, cloves and Moringa. I had another ultrasound to see if it has shrunk. To my horror, it now weighs 74 grams. Clearly something is amiss, any ideas?

@samueljaramillo4221 Год назад

I use this medication and it works great.

@DrODonovan Год назад

Thanks

@philg6613 Год назад

Very informative, thank you. I have been taking Tamsulosin for many months due to a slightly enlarged prostate and having to pee up to five or six times a night. Never any problems during the day so I take the tablet once a day each evening. I now pee no more than once or twice a night. But since starting treatment I have suffered increasing episodes of heart beat irregularity - palpitations and sometimes mild chest pains, plus poor circulation in my left hand causing daily tingling and mild numbness. I had once 5 minute ECG at the surgery which raised no concerns, followed by a 24 hour ECG 3 weeks ago and I'm still waiting for the results. Some days I have very regular palpitations - "missed" (extra?) beat every four or five beats and slight breathlessness, although I'm active and walk miles. Tamsulosin can cause palpitations in rare cases according to the leaflet, but my doctor told me she had never heard of it causing heart problems. I had two Astra Zeneca covid jabs way back (followed by a booster of Pfizer) and I know AZ has been linked to heart irregularities albeit mostly mild or short-lived. Should I be worried or going to A&E when the episodes are very regular?

@avs4365 Год назад

Hi, and sorry for taking so long to reply - yes have had similar but I suffered a serious neck injury and legs, hands can tingle anyway. As with you had some weird heartbeats at time but find breathing and staying calm helps until it eases off. Found the menopausal sweats difficult but went onto sage and it helped a bit. Often thought about going to A&E at times but I figure if the heart attack happens it happens. Like you have had numerous checks over the now 5 years and at 75 still here so no complaints -symptoms in my case, did ease after the first year - am active and walk for an hour or so each day - so no complaints. Hope you find a way through - No it's not easy Mate - wish you well.

@Manc-fh5we Год назад

You're supposed to take them in the morning after breakfast or first meal. its on the leaflet.

@avs4365 Год назад

@@Manc-fh5we Yes, correct. However on advice from my Oncologist I switched to taking them after the evening meal due to blood pressure dropping during the day - found it cleared the problem. Been on them for 5 years now - no problems.

@sirsanjaymadhekar4996 Год назад

Can I take tamsolusin even if I have one stent .

@wallychambe1587 Год назад

@@Manc-fh5we I read where if you take it in the evening it can help with frequent urination during the night!😁Plus if it lowers your blood pressure taking it at night can lower the risk of falls!😲

@nimalperera5454 Год назад

I take Tam.. in the night and Finastride in the morning. Should I interchange the timing of the drugs?

@jeffworthington9286 24 дня назад

Hi as the finasteride helped in reducing your prostrate size, I am on Tamusolin and my Doc wants to put me on Finasteride he said my prostrate as got larger and wants to and try and shrink it. Also do you have any side effects taking it.

@abdulrehmankanji9413 Год назад

Can we take, Tamsulosin in the night time.

@richardgibsonsr.8812 Год назад

My doctor recommended I take it at night before bed because it can cause dizziness due to a drop in blood pressure. So if I take it before bed the possible dizziness wouldn’t be noticeable. And by morning it would be in my system.

@wallychambe1587 Год назад

That is what my friends doctor told him also!😲

@hiraofficial1273 Год назад

Please sensitive people don't try this cause it can lead to fainting

@MoncœrCoyoteSmith Год назад

I don’t like this medicine. Nor do I like silodosin. They relax the prostate but stop ejaculation.

@antonioescobar6413 Год назад

@Public_Enemy_1 Месяц назад

Coming up to a month of taking it,took a eek to work and the dizzyness and blood pressure lowering i could feel,it's seems to have lessened in about three weeks,but i am getting testicular pain whih i read can be a common side effect..I've also read some longterm effects and the drug is better used with other drugs as it can effect the testis shrinkage and other desructive elements.I have a Doctura follow up on friday,shall i ask her about a different combinau=ytion of drugs and will the testicular pain go.And as fir ejaculating,the whole process seems incomplete,but i'd rather that than the usual effects without..the one bonus is someties you get a better erection..

@angelicaavetisyan809 Год назад

What to Do If You Can't Urinate After Surgery?

@kellyclover5953 Год назад

It has bad side effects. It interferes with ejaculation. It can cause fainting.

@dgmason6517 9 месяцев назад

My doc has me taking it twice daily. I still urinate several times per night and a dozen times per day.

@barberleonard3 Год назад

Can the meds stop u from having kids

@dancharlton9657 22 дня назад

Does Tamsulosin block DHT? Been on this medication now for a month. Developed ejaculation issues (little to no semen)

@stephenolson7659 9 месяцев назад

After I stopped taking it I felt like ol' faithful again 🍌💧💧

@BobDiaz123 Год назад

The instructions say, "Take 30 minutes after eating a meal". Why is that and what happens if I an too early or too late or didn't eat?

@josephliptak Год назад

I can write my name in the snow again after taking this med.

@Satjr35031 7 месяцев назад

You mean Joe Not Joseph

@mjg1544 2 месяца назад

This will cause impotence and a loss of arousal, sex drive, and reduced or zero semen released aka retrograde ejaculation. Take at your own risk.

@PierreDybman Год назад

I have been prescribed Alfuzosine, which is also an Alpha blocker, probably pretty similar to Tamsulosin (correct me if I’m wrong). It’s good you mention that those drugs lower blood pressure. The issue is that my normal blood pressure is lowish, usually 110/70. After taking a pill, i nearly collapsed as my blood pressure fell to around 75/50. Had to stop taking it as it’s not compatible with my life style.

@DrODonovan Год назад

Sorry to hear this

@137bob3d Год назад

thanks for your input. its good when a long time user of tam'n tells us what too low of blood pressure does. this was news to me. is there a dose less that 400ug like a smaller pill or taking it every other day that might lessen the b.p. lowering ?

@avs4365 Год назад

@@137bob3d Had dizzy attacks too when taking the drug in the morning - changed to the evening and symptoms eased greatly. Still get the occasional twirl, but Hey I was originally given 18 months to 2 years and am still here 5 years on so am quite prepared to accept the side effects rather than the alternative. Hope you find a solution soon.

@arturovergara6806 Год назад

@niazbadar 3 месяца назад

Nicely explained .

@DrODonovan 3 месяца назад

Thank you

@user-vadimsirbu Год назад

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@journeyon1983 Год назад

I'm going to talk to my doctor this month, when I see him. My body cannot tolerate Tamsulosin at all. I get severely dizzy every time I stand up. I also have for the first time incontinence issues at night. Mind you, I've been taking this drug for a little less than a year. I'm off the drug more than I am on it now for the reasons already stated.

@DrODonovan Год назад

Hope this video was helpful

@journeyon1983 Год назад

@@DrODonovan It was very helpful, thanks.

@sailenbiswas2771 Год назад

Plz. Explain in hindi or bengali, it will be a great help to us.

@DrODonovan Год назад

I will! Working on setting up multi-language channels in 2023

@darylre7935 Год назад

I have been taking Tamsulosin for approximately eight years now since having radiation for prostate cancer. I take two capsules a night 0.4mg each. (Started with one and it was raised to two.) There can be downsides like the stuffy or runny nose issues, dry climax, weird dreams, feeling faint etc. issues. However, the body does learn to adjust to most of them, given the chance. It doesn't adjust to peeing without it. So, the tradeoff is, do you want to wear a catheter and see how well the climax fairs then? Is wearing a bag a better trade off than a stuffy or runny nose etc. You decide, frankly I don't like the side effects, but the alternative is not the better for me. I'll keep on taking the Tamsulosin. Prostate pain is no fun, for such a small organ it can be such a heavy weight on the body and the mind.

@martingilbert8075 8 месяцев назад

It's the same for me.

@kirkparson8962 Месяц назад

@@darylre7935 I agree that having a catheter in is a living hell. Unfortunately my luck with surgery and drugs has been so bad that I’m afraid that I may find myself coming home from my appointment tomorrow with a catheter implanted again.

@sugavanamn6654 Год назад

The only remedy for prostate gland problem is Dutastride +Tamsulosin hydrochloride tab one in every day regularly or one in twice days.

@DrODonovan Год назад

Thanks for watching

@abdulmalik767 Год назад

Please advise can a heart patient take Tamsoline for BPH while being a diabetic?

@alnonickname570 Год назад

worthless

@DrODonovan Год назад

@User-42309Mw 7 месяцев назад

I just started this medication today I haven't taken my dose yet but I was recommended to take it at bedtime as one of the side effects is dizziness and fainting. I will come back in a week or so to update how I feel.

@DrODonovan 7 месяцев назад

Thanks. Hope it goes well

@khalilhussain7269 6 месяцев назад

Is it harmful if tamsulisin taken towice a day.

@JTW3159 18 дней назад

TAMSULOSIN IS OVER $37 FOR A PACK OF 30 IN AUSTRALIA.

@robingeorgetowntx Год назад

I’ve been taking Tamsulosin for about 10 years. I had a liver transplant about 15 years ago. Thankfully, I’ve had diminished semen side effects. I take it every night at 10pm. One night about a month ago, I forgot to take it. The next morning I could barely urinate. A couple hours later I had to drive my self to the ER where they inserted a catheter and after an extremely painful morning, I urinated. Do not forget to take your Tamsulosin.

@DrODonovan Год назад

Thanks for watching.

@baklash1762 Год назад

My doctor said to take Tamsulosin in the morning instead of night. At night it may cause you more likely to get up and urinate a few times.

@rosalindeiden4036 Год назад

@@baklash1762 life

@137bob3d Год назад

mar 11 2023 ... just this week the urologist in pueblo , co removed the foley catheter i'd been wearing for the previous 6 weeks. then had his nurse show me how to self - catheter. the doc also had his staff send in a Rx for intermittent catheters to the 180 - medical people. and 2 days later a pkg of 60 cath's arrived. all costs c/o medicare. with lots of trepidation i pushed on and did a self-cath. and had some beginners luck. that was 7 tries ago ( twice a day ). and each time learn something new. today i drank 3x500ml water and the total volume of pea was 26oz / am and 37 oz / pm for 63oz . i'm 5'8" , 128# and 63 oz or so is in the ballpark for the most pea during the foley cath'r weeks. the doc gve me a Rx for flomax. i have them . and have not begun to take them yet. looking at info for when is best ... am or pm. rob , your message is understood. and informative. and i know now too that this new self-cath habit will spare me an ER visit shud a pill be forgotten

@Manc-fh5we Год назад

In the morning after breakfast or first meal. its on the leaflet.

@juancusi3603 Год назад

Dr i drink daily tamsulosin and finisteride same time for decade and glass of red wine with meal, no side effects, however is ok drink wines? Thanks

@clemg6565 Год назад

WHY SPEAK SO FAST .

@lateefzafar7121 Год назад

I am taking Avodart 0.5 mg one capsule daily after my breakfast with seldosine capsule 8mg at bed time after dinner but my prostate is ñot shrinking/reducing for the last one year plus. Plz advise some suitable medicine for recovery. Thanks

@sammytedtetteh9941 Год назад

I have also once taken Avodart but there was no improvement. Am on seldosine presently but my prostate has not reduced?

@DrODonovan Год назад

I am sorry but for medico-legal and ethical reasons I can't give individual clinical advice on this channel. This is designed as a general education channel. Please consult your doctor or health provider for individual questions and concerns. I hope you found the video informative nontheless. Best wishes.

@brucehuddler7518 Год назад

Avodart causes your breasts to have pain, It also did not help reduce prostate size. I stopped taking it and the pain went away.

@rkeller8141 Год назад

My NP prescribed Tamsulosin. First night, leg cramps, and headache. 2nd night my gums ached as if every tooth was infected. My leg cramps increased and along with my gums aching, the head ache increased. Never will use it again, now practicing prostate massage and cranberry juice.

@DrODonovan Год назад

Thanks for sharing your experiences here

@francisniestemski7382 Год назад

There is a cranberry supplement by Nature’s Bounty and does not appear to have any artificial or natural sugar. I’m going to give it a try. They claim helps maintain a healthy urinary tract. I was drinking and loved cranberry juice but it’s loaded either with cane sugar or artificial sweeteners in the diet version, which I am trying to stop the sweetener/ sugar addiction ( it was much easier to quit smoking 15 1/2 years ago.) Good health.

@williamcallahan5218 20 дней назад

Don't take it all all. I was on it for 2 yrs. I started having blurred vision which is now permanent in my left eye and comes and goes, so far, in my right eye. It's not worth going blind for. Thing is when I stopped taking it there was NO change symptomatically. Of cousre the biggest problem with Flomax shows up as dementia in many of the latest studies. Hmmmmm

@tonyferreira6679 Год назад

Nice vídeo nice explain,but I use Tonsulon,but is very strong to my body

@DrODonovan Год назад

Thanks for sharing

@oldphilosopher9143 8 месяцев назад

All Lies - Switched from Hytrin to Tamsulosin. What a cluster _____ . This has to be the civilian version Chemical Castration. Lost all the ejaculation nerves in days. No help with night trips to the John. Also lost total bladder control. It sure is something new to piss your pants while waiting in line to checkout. CRAP, absolutely Crap. Do your homework - see the CONTRAINDICATIONS….

@nabagade-i7z Год назад

is not good for men at all

@satishsaxena2649 Год назад

Doctor O'Donovan, thank you for educating people about Tamsulosin. I would like to make you aware that the very rare side effect of TAMSULOSIN is FALL OF HAIRS.

@froilandimailig1598 Месяц назад

Doctor's prescribed me tamsulosin after my shockwave procedure

@Gian-ni 3 месяца назад

I just found out that I got Moderate enlarged prostate. Suppose I take Finasteride (or other molecule) for 6 months, will it shrink the prostate? Once I stop taking it, if the side-effects stop, will the prostate get big again? meaning: are the results valid only as long as I'm on medication?

@MichaelOliver-ry7fj 3 месяца назад

Hello Dr. Am 78 year wartime vet..The VA RX'd me both Tamsulosin and Finastetide for frequent urination and they monitor Prostate. Have been using since age 72! Have had no reactions yet. Do Have Glaucoma, diagnosed two years ago, use Latanoprost Drops. Any concern?

@gerardoordinario4917 Год назад

Is it safe to take Tamsulosin and Finasteride daily Doc.

@DrODonovan Год назад

Thank you so much for watching the video and taking time to leave a comment. Unfortunately (and I know this will be frustrating for you), I am unable to give individual medical advice out on this channel. This is because of medico-legal reasons, not knowing your full case, circumstances, and it would be unethical of me to do so otherwise. I have included the general resources I used to make this video in the description box but I have to advise that you speak to your own health provider (e.g. doctor, nurse) so that they can properly assess your case. This is the safest and most ethical advice I can give since this is just intended as a general educational resource. Thanks for understanding.

@haydenharris3059 9 месяцев назад

Orgasm but no semen whilst on Tamsulosin but reverts quickly after stopping.

@justinvgenderen4952 24 дня назад

😂The site affects is very bad😢

@genemorris9432 Месяц назад

After taking tamsulosin over two weeks, I started having diarrhea problems which stopped after discontinuing it. I am experimenting with a smaller dose.

@soulgalorememories9921 Год назад

I have been taking it for nearly ten years and thankfully no obvious side effects. I was interested to hear you say that 400mg is the usual dose…..I only take one 200mg tablet and have done all the time since prescribed. Would 200mg be prescribed and not the 400mg?

@juliancampbell393 Год назад

Re listen it’s not 400 mg. It’s 400ug which is 1000 lower!

@soulgalorememories9921 Год назад

@@juliancampbell393 - yep….I was thinking of another thing, thanks for pointing this out. To clarify - One 0.4mg tablet is what I’ve been taking and this appears to be the usual dose, so my question is irrelevant.

@xpertran Год назад

@@juliancampbell393 Pronounced myoo G

@ThreePhaseHigh 6 месяцев назад

@rdsieben Год назад

i have been taking Tamsulosin for a few weeks. I have noticed a reverse ejaculation and I don't like this side effect. Will this condition reverse if I stop taking Tamsulosin?

@natheerayed9626 Год назад

Yes it reverse

@denniskoppo4259 Год назад

DON'T ask me to subscribe to a channel BEFORE I've seen your content! If I like what I see, I don't have to be "reminded".

@DrODonovan Год назад

Hope you remembered to subscribe ?

@denniskoppo4259 Год назад

@@DrODonovan After seeing your content, I decided it wasn't any more informative than all the other videos I've seen, so I didn't.

@rodbutler4054 Год назад

Flomax also helps lower my blood pressure but runny nose is a morning ritual.

@daanbotha4868 3 месяца назад

It gave me syncope whike driving. By the grace of GOD i survied

@janetw9430 5 месяцев назад

Flomax may cause a more aggressive prostate cancer! Hope your doctor tells you this.

@rabaham Год назад

Off I take Tamsulosin during the day, i it causes me dizziness that's why i take it before bed time when i need too. Usually few days a month. Hate medicine

@rohullahaziz5204 7 месяцев назад

Dear doctor, please reply to my comment, i took took tamsulosin for 5 days, twice a day once in the morning and once at night before sleep, due to mistake from the pharmacist and now i feel my testicles are smaller, what should i do?

@jimzanios3260 Год назад

Why does it cause my blood pressure to fall 40 points?

@DrODonovan Год назад

It can be a side effect of the medication

@jasonm4982 Год назад

I've been on it a few months now for my prostate, I had ED, before taking it, and now have better function taking it. Thank you for the vlog

@mencken8 Год назад

So- the bottle my capsules are in says to take before bedtime. This video says to take after breakfast. But I guess that’s saying the same damn thing, right?