I was started on Flomax and my blood pressure dropped a lot. Had to go to ER.

I was wondering if Cialis was a suitable swap for Tamsulosin? I realise that they are completely different drugs, but I'm reading that Cialis can have a similar effect in relaxing the bladder. I'm also in Finasteride, so I'm considering a combo of that and Cialis...in place of Tamsulosin

OMAD I changed to a One Meal A Day... Ket0 diet.. The carbohydrates cause frequent urination. I'm in the process of getting off Tamulsin having great results with the diet. No sugar.. No smoking.. No alcohol..

A blockers gave me terribly painful GERD because it relaxes the sphincter at the oesophagus junction allowing the contents squeezing up when I lift heavy weights or bend over. I gave tried 5milligrams of cialis or the non named ones and it seems to work quite well without the side effects on the gut sphincter.

@richardkremmen7811

3 жыл бұрын

Great to know, thanks!

@samkitty5894

9 ай бұрын

I have been on Terazosin for years. It works but with many negative side effects. I tried Viagra few times out of curiosity and I was urinating like an 18 year old. It works far better for BPH.

Cialis alone works great for me.I had that terrible urge to urinate all the time, especially at night. Very tiny stream.

@samkitty5894

3 ай бұрын

How long did it take to work for you?

Lets talk about weight gain. I'm 71 and within 5-6 weeks of taking Tamsulosin I went from getting up three times a night to one and sometimes none. After three months my weight went from 210 to 230 without a change in eating habits. I'm still gaining weight so I would like to know if there is a good alternative to this drug?

@Dulcimerist

2 жыл бұрын

There are other alpha blockers, like Doxazosin, which tend to have fewer side effects than Tamsulosin. A different class of BPH medication like Tadalafil could be another option. Definitely discuss the other options with your doctor, to see what might be right for you.

@MM12331

2 жыл бұрын

Its actually alfuzosin that is the safest one. Virtually no side effects. I was fortunate enough to be put on it. Takes at least a week to work though and is extended release which is a plus. Im taking it with potassium magnesium aspartates, rhodiola and Loratadine. Spasm relief, enhanced micro-circulation and mast cell stabilization.

Would be very nice if the doc would offer surgical alternatives to the TURP he mentioned. Such as Rezum especially.

@ThePCRI

3 жыл бұрын

Richard, Here is one we have on Rezūm: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gZtky6SwqaTZhtY.html

@richardkremmen7811

3 жыл бұрын

@@ThePCRI Yes I wound up seeing that and it was great. Thanks!

@GWAYGWAY1

3 жыл бұрын

I have just had it done, but privately as the NHS is closed for routine ops. It was very quick but the recovery is drawn out and troublesome . Catheter for a week then out but there was difficulty getting a good stream as the dead cells put pressure on the urethra two weeks later I went into retention and had to catheterise myself again as nothing was coming , a week later took it out then the same , so another catheter in. This one blocked with a clot so needed flushing out. All out now and stream is better, but the nocturnal peeing is still frequent at four times just easier to do. I also feel very tender in the perianal area when sitting on a hard surface. I understand that things are better after 3 months and I am only 6 weeks in. Be prepared for problems and rectal trouble when tender.

@richardkremmen7811

3 жыл бұрын

@@GWAYGWAY1 "NHS" you referred to is England's National Health Service I presume. Thanks very much for sharing your experience. Best wishes to you for a speedy recovery. Btw I'm wondering if doing intermittent catheterization would help you, especially before bed time. It's possible to use them for irrigation also- possibly unnecessary to do an indwelling Foley I suspect. I hope you'll follow up with more comments here on your progress or write me: karlremmen@yahoo.com. Thanks again.

@agaragar21

3 жыл бұрын

@@GWAYGWAY1 Thank you for your information...it all helps !

Does anyone know if Tamsulosin crosses the blood brain barrier and possibly cause Tinnitus?

The alpha blockers are a temporary pap at best and they allow the prostate to continue growing. Avodart and Finasteride mess up your hormone balance and have bad sexual side effects in a lot of guys. If BPH is causing any degree of urinary retention look for a prostate procedure you could live with. You really don't need a stretched out bladder with diverticulum which straining while trying to void will cause. Research all of the alternatives and don't advance to any significant urinary retention. Have your doc order you some hydrophilic catheters to keep on hand in case of need and learn how to use them with sterile technique.

@HJC1950

3 жыл бұрын

Good points. I am 71 with BPH for a long time. I had Greenlight Laser procedure done. I got to hate Finasteride: minimal ejaculation became zero ejaculation, no orgasm at all. I am now on Tamsulosin. My problem now is that I have become very sensitive to bladder irritants. Besides having episodes of extreme urgency, I have something worse. If I accumulate too many bladder irritants over the course of a day or two, I wind up at 4:00 a.m. in retention or near retention. It can literally take me an hour and a half to empty my bladder. I doubled up on Tamsulosin but that made the dizziness worse and I was still having problems emptying my bladder. I did get some training on the use of catheters but I need a refresher course. I agree that I need a supply of catheters on hand and the knowledge to avoid giving myself a UTI. I agree the fancier catheters make sense: less likelihood of giving myself a UTI.

I have a enlarged prostate and have started with a daily intake of curcumin and black pepper and honey 2 weeks ago and are already feeling a differens with my condition and don't want to go to toilet at nights at all tky Johan

@williamosorio1849

3 жыл бұрын

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@wethepeople3124

2 жыл бұрын

Do you mix all of these together and then drink them?

Fanistrade 5mg and tadalafil are the only best medications for BPH.

@samkitty5894

5 ай бұрын

Finasteride kills the sex drive, dries up testicles, causes ED, turns men into women, and tadalafil is used for ED. What is the result? Status quo?

@samkitty5894

3 ай бұрын

Finasteride turns men into women. Dries up testicles, grow hair where hair should not grow, kills sex drive, etc. Cialis helps ED. Taking these two drugs together sounds silly.

Could Flomax be taken with a supplement like Prosta-Genix

@ThePCRI

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, our helpline might be able to help you with that question. You can find the contact information here: pcri.org/helpline

@richardkremmen7811

3 жыл бұрын

I suspect that all of the prostate supplements are useless. Dietary modifications such as limiting fat (especially sat fat) and limiting animal protein (especially high leucine foods like dairy) will help somewhat with BPH and prostate health in general. Fill the vacated stomach space with lots of veggies, cooked and raw- whatever veggies you like, but especially brassicas.

@allangreenley9901

Жыл бұрын

I was on tamulosin and spent extra money on prosta genix .. My advice is don't buy them. No improvement at all . It's all lies what they say about how good they are, my improvement on prosta genix was hardly noticeable.. Rip off.

Any solution for retrograde ejaculation.

Do these drugs work for someone with prostate cancer.

@ThePCRI

2 жыл бұрын

They are not known to have any anti-cancer benefit, but if a person has BPH symptoms concurrently with prostate cancer, they may help relieve those symptoms. Some BPH drugs can artificially lower the PSA and potentially mask prostate cancer issues, so it is important to discuss with your doctor.

@samkitty5894

5 ай бұрын

No. Some have potential to cause cancer, like Finasteride.

after 3 years on flomax which heloed my frequent urination issue, it is now not helping much. have i developed a tolerance to the drug or does flomax lose its effectiveness over time? i have been experiencing dizziness lately (a known side effect in EARLY use) and want to stop the meds but what sacares me the most is that my doc says i may wind up not being able to urinate. can this be true? using a catheter is my worst nightmare.

@ThePCRI

3 жыл бұрын

Jerry, our prostate cancer helpline may be able to ​help with your question. Please feel free to contact us here: pcri.org/helpline

@williamosorio1849

3 жыл бұрын

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@williamosorio1849

3 жыл бұрын

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@rhondapagan5759

3 жыл бұрын

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@williamosorio1849

3 жыл бұрын

quecertin bromelian

Bottomline is that BPH has no any permanent treatment in medical science. Either take these costly and dangerous medicines or just suffer the disease whole of your life. So sad 😭😭😭😭

@balaramkundu4683

2 жыл бұрын

Urivoid 25mg twice, and Silodal D/4, Daily. Urine retention 300cc. prostate at. 35gm. Taking for 4/5 years. Psa below 3 . I am 75 years. Should I continue medicine or which surgery is suitable as I have haemophiliacs pl advice.

@travissimon2036

Жыл бұрын

What about surgery

What does mean " not compelling "

@azmike1

Жыл бұрын

It means: Not convincing. Not impactful. Not pushing forward to happiness.

Why does Tamsulosin cause nasal congestion and how long does this side effect last?

@sergiovillarreal1516

2 жыл бұрын

I had to get taken off tamsulosin it doesn't go away nose completely clogged prazosin helps

@westfield90

2 жыл бұрын

@@sergiovillarreal1516 thank you Sergio. I will ask my doctor to switch

@Dulcimerist

2 жыл бұрын

I was switched to Doxazosin, and that works well. Tamsulosin works on both the alpha1 and alpha 2 adrenergic receptors, while Doxazosin and Prazosin focus mainly on the alpha1. That might be why Tamsulosin tends to have more side effects, plus Tamsulosin crosses the blood brain barrier while the other two don't.

@westfield90

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dulcimerist thank you this is very helpful

@sergiovillarreal1516

2 жыл бұрын

@@Dulcimerist glad they switched your meds please give us an update on how well it works

I have been on daily Cialis for several years .....my nightly trips at night for urination has dropped from three to four times a night to once or not at all .....for me miraculous ...no side effects ...now generic

@stevebarrera7018

4 жыл бұрын

HI. What dosage are you taking?

@glenbearh9109

4 жыл бұрын

@@stevebarrera7018 sorry just saw this. 5mg a day

@vegimiteboy

3 жыл бұрын

How long did it take to work

@farisazmiarifin1549

3 жыл бұрын

Can estrogen and Finasteride be used together help BPH (Benign prostatic hyperplasia)? *How Prostate Cured Total* 👉 *For more information My Profile In About* Or Bio

@peacefulruler1

3 жыл бұрын

Eating a raw green salad a day helped me, for whatever reason.

The title is "How To Relax The Prostate" , Well???

Flomax can make using catheters, difficult.

@samkitty5894

5 ай бұрын

Don't I know it. Even with catheter in place I would get a very very strong urge to pee. Urine would shoot out around the catheter. Impossible to control.

Tamsulosin

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@denieledwards6893

3 жыл бұрын

DO YOU HAVE PROOF THIS WORKS ???????? THANKS.

@samkitty5894

5 ай бұрын

I drink 4 oz of Castor oil before bed time.

Well nothing much has changed the surgical procedures seem to be the only real treatment according to the doctor

@ThePCRI

3 жыл бұрын

Hello, our prostate cancer helpline may be able to ​help with your question. Please feel free to contact us here: pcri.org/helpline

@sergiomanhatan3133

3 жыл бұрын

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@GWAYGWAY1

2 жыл бұрын

I went ahead and had a rezum procedure and although still slowish I have no trouble getting started and stopped, but still need twice a night but not like before, 12pm and 6 am does me now

@samkitty5894

5 ай бұрын

Even these procedures have to be repeated every couple of years. Sometime they fail right off the bat.

This may be considered non constructive but I must agree with one other poster. Your title says “how to relax the prostate” and your text does not address this to any great extent. Most of the questions are refereed to another site and this doesn’t help here.

@ThePCRI

2 жыл бұрын

The title is referring to the mechanism by which alpha blockers improve urinary symptoms caused by BPH in some men. The muscle tissue in the prostate is smooth muscle, without voluntarily control, and can only be relaxed by medicinal means.