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Uses

TAMSULOSIN (Flomax) is used to treat enlargement of the prostate gland in men (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). It is not for use in women. Tamsulosin works by relaxing muscles in the prostate and bladder neck at the site of the obstruction. This improves urine flow and reduces BPH symptoms.

How to take this Medication

Always take tamsulosin capsules by mouth after a meal, about 30 minutes after the same meal every day. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the capsules whole with a drink of water; do not crush, chew, or open capsules. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your prescriber's advice.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Flomax Side Effects

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

Rare or uncommon:; difficulty breathing, shortness of breath; prolonged painful erection of the penis (priapism)

More common:; fainting spells; visual problems; weakness

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):; back pain; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; sexual problems (ejaculation problems or decreased sex drive); headache; insomnia; nausea; runny or stuffy nose.

Storage (Flomax)

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store at room temperature below 20 degrees-25 degrees C (68 degrees-77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.