Tamsulosin: how to take it safely
Flomax, Omnic
Reviewed by Pharm. Abeeb Junior
What it is for
Relieves trouble passing urine caused by an enlarged prostate.
How to take it
- Prescription medicine: take it exactly as your doctor or pharmacist told you.
- Swallow the capsule whole with water. Do not crush or chew.
When to take it
Take it once a day, after the same meal each day.
Take it with
After breakfast or the same meal each day.
What to avoid
- Standing up quickly.
- Driving if you feel dizzy.
- Tell your eye surgeon that you take it before cataract surgery.
Possible side effects
Dizziness, stuffy nose, reduced semen, tiredness.
Get help if
Fainting, a painful erection that lasts hours, or being unable to pass urine: get urgent help.
This is general information, not personal medical advice. Always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions and read the leaflet that comes with your medicine. Medicines and doses can differ between products and people.