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11 People found this comment helpful

Hytrin was the first blood pressure medicine that worked for me, without unacceptable side effects. The generic is extremely cheap, too--$4 per month at WalMart without even using my insurance.

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5 People found this comment helpful

This medicene had very long times to results

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Chamee | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/21/2023
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 3.0
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I used this medicine 2mg during 3 years and morning floor rate increase but evening floor rate down and no side effects during the period.

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Jeff | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/10/2015
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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I used Hytrin 10 Mg for a period of 3 months for high blood pressure. At first I was very satisfied with it, however after approximately 1 month of use I was constantly fatigued, with body aches and nasal congestion. It made breathing at night very difficult and getting out of bed in the morning very painful. Sexually my erections were very limp, hard to maintain and my drive was greatly diminished. Even Viagra was less effective while taking Hytrin. One strange side effect for me was a very noticeable change in the relaxed state of my scrotum and penis. Both of them sagged considerably more while taking Hytrin, to the point of it being somewhat uncomfortable due to the amount of sag. I have since stopped taking Hytrin due to these side effects, and I feel lots better!Read More Read Less

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hantal | 55-64 | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
2/27/2014
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking this medication (5mg for BPH)for more than 5 years, no side effects. It has also lowered my blood pressure to normal. I am 64 years old male. The day I miss a dose I have difficulty urinating.

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kp | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/11/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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kyle | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
11/28/2013
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 3.3
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This medication after taking for 3-4 wks ,had servere constipation. I stopped taking until that was under control,then contiued with a less dosage.Hopefully this will help.

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SHD1622 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/27/2013
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 5.0
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NO ISSUES AT ALL TAKING THIS MED. NO SIDE EFFECTS.

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Hytrin | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/1/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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It has helped.However after walking or seating for a while I develop pains in my lower back.Please advise. Thank you.

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dominick | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/20/2013
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 4.3
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Been taking this drug for several years, but noticed that the increase in urine flow was diminished within a few weeks. However, it continues to help. BP was reduced, and I don't seem to have any side effects.

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beniyyart | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/5/2013
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 5.0
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I suffered from severe and chronic nasal congestion from using this drug, and since I also suffer from sleep apnea and the CPAP machine I use has a mask only for my nose, I had to stop using the Hytrin in order to be able to sleep at night using the CPAP.

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Charles | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/26/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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Very careful to monitor blood pressure and dosage. Take about 4mg nite and 4mg AM. Good medicine for three reasons. Puts me to sleep at nite, helps urination and lowers blood pressure a little.

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RapidRobert | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/15/2012
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 4.0
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It was suggested by my MD to replace 10 mg of Lisinopril and .4 mg of Tamsulosin daily. It is also considerably less expensive tham Tamsulosin.

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Bmg | 55-64 | Patient
3/4/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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I am a 64 yr old female and had issues with bladder leakage.

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Brooks | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/18/2011
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 4.7
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I am 81 and have used 2 mg. generic Hytrin for over two years with excellent results. From three times, I now get up only once at night. I take it about an hour before bed so that any dizzyness is mitigated before dawn. Have had no trouble getting an erection and ejaculating.

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RW | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/23/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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Have just started taking.

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boxerson | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
7/16/2011
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 1.7
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Well the drug worked it cut down my trips to the bathroom. But the side effects almost killed me. I had terrible chest discomfort, throat was tightened hard to breath and swallow,,I was tired all the time would fall pass out at the computer. It was no fun. I am now waiting for the doctor to give me something else to take. It is still not out of my system and I have some side effects, I was scared of this drug. It was great having the relief but not the side effects.

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retiredguy | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/25/2011
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 4.3
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Taking 2mg dose before bed time for 4 months has somewhat improved urination symptoms (frequency, urgency) and dropped my blood pressure from borderline hypertensive to low normal. No other side-effects after the first two days (some dizziness after first two doses).

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Anonymous | 25-34 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/21/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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This medicine made me very sick where I couldn't function and I lost weight in the week that I took it.

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lnsots29 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
11/30/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 5.0
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Taking this has relieved my constant urination. Once back on it (after stopping it) urination became normal. I stopped it when I started Avodart. Dr. failed to tell me to continue on the Hytrin.) So I was running to the bathroom (literally) all day and nite. Gee.....wonder why the doctor forgot to tell me to stay on the Hytrin with the Avodart?

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K.L. | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/22/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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I've been taking 1mg at bedtime for several months now at bedtime and it has worked well. The positive is that I get a very restful sleep and dream a lot. I feel like I have better mood and energy levels. However I have had pain and tingling in my hands, but that may be caused by something else. Also have noticed more hair loss than normal, but again, may be caused by another condition, but both symptoms began around the same time I began Hytrin.

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googman | 75 or over | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/12/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 3.0
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makes me so tired,ihave to find a seat soon.no sexual desire at all. shrunken penis. but brings bp down to normal.

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