Comparing Flomax vs Tamsulosin
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Prescription only
Flomax was an alpha-blocker that relaxed the bladder neck and prostate muscles to improve urine flow in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). The Flomax brand name has been discontinued in... View more |
Prescription only
Tamsulosin is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) by improving urine flow and reducing symptoms like hesitancy, weak stream, and incomplete emptying. Common side effects include... View more |
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Flomax has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 307 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Tamsulosin has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 581 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||
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| Boxed Warnings A boxed warning is the most serious warning from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about drug effects that may be dangerous. | |||||||||||
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| Lower cost generic approved |
Lower cost generic |
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19 hours |
19 hours |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Category B
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||
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A total of 345 drugs are known to interact with Flomax:
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A total of 345 drugs are known to interact with Tamsulosin:
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||
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April 15, 1997 |
April 15, 1997 |
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