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Tips for getting off Flomax (tamsulosin)?

Prostate Cancer | Last Active: Jul 16 9:29am | Replies (29)
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@q95oldies

I started Flomax near the end of my radiation, last May. I was taking 2 capsules shortly after dinner each night. Last Fall I decided to cut out one! Had full retention in 2-3 days. I returned to 2 per night, no more issues.
On eligard too, not sure if that has any bearing.

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seasuite | @seasuite | Feb 2 9:08am

@q95oldies definitely similar. After 3 days, I went back to taking Flomax, one capsule, and my issues also were resolved. I'm meeting my Dr. in a short while and will get his take on how long he thinks I need to keep taking the drug. The only annoying side effect for me is that it affects my nasal breathing which, along with a deviated septum, can be bothersome while trying to sleep. When I took 2 capsules, I couldn't breath well though my nose at all...weird I know.

And, I don't know if there is a connection to ADT. I stopped Orgovyx a few weeks ago, but, still have side effects, notably hot flashes that may be lessening.

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