Flomax capsules are indicated for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

Flomax Dosage

Flomax capsule 0.4 mg once daily is recommended as the dose for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of BPH. It should be administered once daily following a meal. For those patients who fail to respond to the Flomax 0.4 mg dose after two to four weeks of dosing, the dose of Flomax capsules can be increased to 0.8 mg once daily. If Flomax capsules administration is discontinued or interrupted for several days at either the 0.4 mg or 0.8 mg dose, therapy should be started again with the 0.4 mg once daily dose.

Flomax Side Effects
Flomax can cause dizziness, especially when you first stand up. Be careful about driving, operating machinery, and performing any other hazardous task until you know how you react to the drug.  Common side effects may include abnormal ejaculation, back pain, chest pain, cough, diarrhea, dizziness, headache, infection, nausea, runny nose, sinus problems, sleepiness, sore throat, weakness. Less common flomax side effects may include:decreased sex drive, dental problems, insomnia, vision problems. Rare Flomax side effects may include: constipation, fainting, low blood pressure upon standing, painful persistent erection, palpitations, vertigo, vomiting.

How is Flomax Supplied?
Flomax capsules 0.4 mg are supplied in high density polyethylene bottles containing 100 or 1000 hard gelatin capsules with olive green opaque cap and orange opaque body. The capsules are imprinted on one side with "Flomax 0.4 mg" and on the other side with "BI 58."

Flomax questions
Q. Is saw palmetto as effective as Flomax for BPH symptoms?
   A. Flomax is much more powerful than saw palmetto. However, it is possible to alternate every other day the use of Flomax with prostate herbs such as saw palmetto or a combination such as Prostate Power Rx. This way the side effects from Flomax would be less and the effectiveness should still be good.

Q. I'd like to know, what are the real differences between Avodart and Flomax? I'm currently taking Flomax and I believe that both medicines reduce semen. Is there something that I can take, while continuing to use either medication, that would be able to improve this situation without diminishing to effects of either medication?
   A. Avodart is a medication that blocks the 5alpha-reductase inhibitor enzymes thus blocking the formation of the hormone DHT. Flomax, tamsulosin hydrochloride, is an antagonist of alpha1A adrenoceptors in the prostate and does not effect testosterone or DHT levels. See sperm for suggestions on how to improve semen and sperm quality and quantity.