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Read user comments about the side effects, benefits, and effectiveness of tamsulosin oral.

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Condition: Enlarged Prostate
6/18/2013 8:46:30 PM

Reviewer: spousalunitone, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Caregiver)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 4

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:
I am writing for my husband, who is taking it. It appears to be working, but he's on other meds and because of the dizziness we are still trying to find the right time of day to eliminate that factor, and keep him safe at night when his most groggy meds are taken. He takes one mild antidepressant, a statin, and a blood pressure med. Has anyone found a good balance for daily timing?

Condition: Enlarged Prostate
6/11/2013 12:56:29 PM

Reviewer:

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 3

Comment:

Condition: Enlarged Prostate
6/3/2013 7:40:14 AM

Reviewer: IPad, 55-64 on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
Scared me the first time I used this medication because my doctor didn't warn me that the immediate side effect is retrograde(dry) ejaculation. I thought I had messed something up permanently. That sent me straight to the Internet for information. The side effect was temporary and only lasted a couple of weeks. I am completely normal now. I do have kidney stones and they get trapped at the pr ... Show Full Comment

Condition: Enlarged Prostate
5/28/2013 3:14:19 PM

Reviewer: Rambo, 65-74 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 3

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 3

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 2

Comment:
This medication does help with urination but I have these side effects from it. Back pain, Dizzy, Feeling weak, Problem with any ejaculation, Blurred vision and a Sensation of spinning or whirling. I need my doctor to find me something else to use.

Condition: Enlarged Prostate
5/20/2013 4:10:41 AM

Reviewer: RIFLO/URIMEX, 55-64 Male on Treatment for 2 to less than 5 years (Patient)

Effectiveness

Current Rating: 4

Ease of Use

Current Rating: 5

Satisfaction

Current Rating: 4

Comment:
I am taking this medicine for last 4 years.I am enjoying sound sleep. Before starting this medicine frequency of urinating in night was 4-5 times. Now it is reduced to 1-2 times. I only afraid of its long use?

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