This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Flomax (Tamsulosin) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (143)
Death (13)
Life Threatening Events (2)
Disability (13)
Reports by Reaction Type
Dizziness (24),
Anxiety (15),
Insomnia (15),
Drug Ineffective (14),
Rash (14),
Arthralgia (14),
Sexual Dysfunction (14),
Hypertension (14),
Pain (13),
Neuropathy Peripheral (13),
Fatigue (13),
Oedema Peripheral (13)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Flomax (Tamsulosin). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: male
Reactions: Convulsion
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: male
Reactions: Dysuria
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: male
Reactions: Fatigue, Hypotension, Dizziness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Other drugs received by patient: Cozaar; Cordarone; Toprol-XL
Possible Flomax side effects in 81 year old male
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: 81 year old male
Reactions: Cardiac Disorder
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Possible Flomax side effects in 52 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: 52 year old male, weighing 94.3 kg (207.5 pounds)
Reactions: Abdominal Pain, Blood Urine Present, Wrong Technique in Drug Usage Process, Hypersensitivity, LIP Disorder, Drug Ineffective, Urinary Tract Infection, Erectile Dysfunction, Somnolence, Neuropathy Peripheral, Prostatomegaly
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Alcohol
Dosage: unk
Flomax
Dosage: 0.4 mg, daily
Indication: Prostatomegaly
Gabapentin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Neuropathy Peripheral
Start date: 2010-01-01
Intelence
Dosage: 100 mg, 4x/day
Indication: HIV Infection
Intelence
Dosage: 200 mg, 2x/day
Isentress
Dosage: 400 mg, 2x/day
Indication: HIV Infection
Norvir
Dosage: unk
Indication: HIV Infection
End date: 2007-01-01
Tramadol HCL
Dosage: 50 mg, unk
Indication: Migraine
Vicodin
Dosage: unk
Indication: Pain in Extremity
Vicodin
Indication: Back Pain
Other drugs received by patient: Ibuprofen
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: male
Reactions: Blood Cholesterol Abnormal, Dyspnoea, Increased Upper Airway Secretion, Upper-Airway Cough Syndrome
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Dosage: 0.4 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Dysuria
Start date: 2005-01-01
Spiriva
Indication: Dyspnoea
Spiriva
Dosage: 18 mg
Indication: Oedema
Start date: 2012-04-01
Other drugs received by patient: Medication NOT Further Specified; Avodart
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: male
Reactions: Dizziness, Urinary Retention, Cold Sweat, Urine Output Increased, Lethargy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Dosage: 0.4 mg
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-08-13
End date: 2012-08-13
Flomax
Dosage: 0.4 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Nephrolithiasis
Start date: 2012-04-01
End date: 2012-04-01
Flomax
Dosage: 0.4 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Urinary Retention
Start date: 2012-06-12
End date: 2012-06-12
Other drugs received by patient: Percocet; Motrin; Cozaar
Possible Flomax side effects in 80 year old male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 80 year old male
Reactions: Muscular Weakness
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-08
Patient: male, weighing 120.7 kg (265.4 pounds)
Reactions: Ejaculation Failure, Dizziness, Erectile Dysfunction, Loss of Libido
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Finasteride
Dosage: 1 daily
Indication: Pollakiuria
Flomax
Dosage: 1 daily
Indication: Pollakiuria
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-06
Patient: male
Reactions: Blood Cholesterol Abnormal, Increased Upper Airway Secretion, Dyspnoea, Upper-Airway Cough Syndrome
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Dosage: 0.4 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Dysuria
Start date: 2005-01-01
Spiriva
Indication: Dyspnoea
Spiriva
Dosage: 18 mg
Indication: Oedema
Start date: 2012-04-01
Other drugs received by patient: Avodart; Medication NOT Further Specified
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: male
Reactions: Dizziness Postural, Arthritis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Dosage: 0.4 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Prostatic Disorder
Start date: 2009-01-01
Micardis
Dosage: 40 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Hypertension
Start date: 2012-05-01
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-02
Patient: male
Reactions: Psychotic Disorder
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ciprofloxacin HCL
Indication: Prostate Infection
Start date: 2012-07-01
End date: 2012-07-01
Flomax
Dosage: 0.4 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Start date: 2012-07-01
End date: 2012-07-01
Tradjenta
Dosage: 5 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Diabetes Mellitus
Start date: 2012-07-01
End date: 2012-07-01
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-01
Patient: male
Reactions: Presyncope, Diverticulitis, Bradycardia
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Apixaban
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Embolism
Start date: 2011-05-19
Coreg
Dosage: 6.25 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Cardiac Disorder
Start date: 2005-01-01
Flomax
Dosage: 0.4 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Start date: 2012-02-17
Placebo
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Embolism
Start date: 2011-05-19
Other drugs received by patient: Omeprazole; Gabapentin; Furosemide; Aspirin; Baclofen; Rosuvastatin; Quinapril; Magnesium Hydroxide TAB; Augmentin '500'
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-31
Patient: male
Reactions: Neuropathy Peripheral, Intermittent Claudication, Pollakiuria, Micturition Urgency
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Other drugs received by patient: Hydrochlorothiazide; Losartan Potassium
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-31
Patient: male
Reactions: Haematuria, Urinary Tract Infection, Urine Flow Decreased
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Dosage: 0.4 mg
Indication: Urine Flow Decreased
Start date: 2011-01-01
Spiriva
Dosage: 18 mcg
Indication: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Start date: 2008-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Levothyroxine Sodium; Ventolin HFA; Bumetanide; Foradil; Diovan; Nitroglycerin; Simethicone; Metoprolol Tartrate; Aspirin; Albuterol; Coumadin; Glimepiride; Lipitor; Omeprazole
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-25
Patient: male
Reactions: Panic Attack
Adverse event resulted in: disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Dosage: 4 mg, one a night, po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Prostatomegaly
Start date: 2012-06-12
End date: 2012-06-19
Flomax
Dosage: 4 mg, one a night, po
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Urinary Retention
Start date: 2012-06-12
End date: 2012-06-19
Possible Flomax side effects in 75 year old male
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Canada on 2012-07-25
Patient: 75 year old male
Reactions: Fatigue, Muscle Atrophy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Avodart
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Flomax
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-07-24
Patient: male
Reactions: Productive Cough, Lymphadenopathy, Prostatitis, Diabetes Mellitus, Oropharyngeal Pain, Oedema Peripheral, Cervical Spinal Stenosis, Intervertebral Disc Displacement, Renal Aneurysm, Nervousness, Back Pain, Haematuria, Pancytopenia, Bursitis, Osteopenia, Meniere's Disease, Hypogonadism, Ocular Hyperaemia, Left Atrial Dilatation, Actinomycosis, Aortic Valve Sclerosis, Multiple Myeloma, Rotator Cuff Syndrome, Malignant Melanoma, Depression, Heterotaxia, Tooth Fracture, Cataract, Paraesthesia Oral, Musculoskeletal Pain, Haemorrhoids, Hypophosphataemia, Arthralgia, Impaired Healing, Sinus Disorder, Metastases To Bone, Hypogammaglobulinaemia, Primary Sequestrum, Sciatica, Osteomyelitis, Pulmonary Embolism, Headache, Tooth Infection, Pyrexia, Transaminases Increased, Pericardial Effusion, Herpes Zoster, Oral Candidiasis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendonitis, Dysphagia, Pneumonia, Cardiac Murmur, Gingival Bleeding, Pain in Extremity, Anaemia, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, General Physical Health Deterioration, Renal Cyst, Decreased Interest, Paraproteinaemia, Aspartate Aminotransferase Increased, Insomnia, Confusional State, Mouth Ulceration, Pain, Tonsillitis, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Oral Herpes, Hypokalaemia, Myalgia, Nephrolithiasis, Fatigue, Neuropathy Peripheral, Dyspnoea Exertional, Bone Loss, Beta Haemolytic Streptococcal Infection, RED Blood Cell Count Decreased, Dizziness, Intervertebral Disc Degeneration, Thrombocytopenia, RIB Fracture, Pain in JAW, Scleritis, Dental Caries, Psoriasis, Hyponatraemia, Musculoskeletal Chest Pain, Rash, Facial Pain, Lower Extremity Mass, Anxiety, Osteoarthritis, Haemoglobin Decreased, Gingival Recession, Osteonecrosis of JAW, Sexual Dysfunction, Leukocytosis, Hypertension, Gastrointestinal Tract Irritation
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Aredia
Dosage: unk ukn, qw4
Start date: 2002-01-01
End date: 2002-12-01
Flomax
Zometa
Dosage: unk ukn, qmo
Start date: 2003-01-01
End date: 2004-12-01
Other drugs received by patient: Chemotherapeutics NOS; Levaquin; Tylenol; Senokot; Solu-Medrol; Vicodin; Amitriptyline Hydrochloride; Colchicine; Elavil; Famvir / UNK /; Lasix; Baclofen; Diflucan; Gabapentin; Cleocin Hydrochloride; Flexeril; Procardia; Oxycodone HCL; Ambien; Magic Mouthwash; Uroxatral; Flector 13%; Doxycycline; SAW Palmetto; Vitamin A; Zofran; Nystatin; Augmentin '125'; Protonix; Vancomycin; Dexamethasone; Cyclophosphamide; Testosterone; Multi-Vitamins; Zosyn; Acyclovir; Motrin; Revlimid; Ditropan; Zoloft; Beclomethasone Aqueous; Allopurinol; Chlorhexidine Gluconate; Tetracycline; Ranestol; Valium; Dilaudid; Omeprazole
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Canada on 2012-07-23
Patient: male
Reactions: Therapeutic Response Unexpected
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Other drugs received by patient: Atacand; Norvasc
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-20
Patient: male, weighing 97.7 kg (214.9 pounds)
Reactions: Flatulence
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Other drugs received by patient: Fenofibrate; Lisinopril; Simvastatin
Possible Flomax side effects in 87 year old male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-07-19
Patient: 87 year old male, weighing 52.0 kg (114.4 pounds)
Reactions: Drug-Induced Liver Injury
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-03-20
End date: 2012-03-22
Omeprazole
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-04-02
End date: 2012-04-05
Rocephin
Start date: 2012-03-20
End date: 2012-03-20
TPN Electrolytes IN Plastic Container
Start date: 2012-04-02
End date: 2012-04-05
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-19
Patient: male
Reactions: Cataract, Micturition Urgency, Muscle Spasms
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Other drugs received by patient: Avodart; EYE Drops
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-17
Patient: male
Reactions: Eye Discharge, Rhinorrhoea
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Other drugs received by patient: Baclofen
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-17
Patient: male
Reactions: Incorrect Route of Drug Administration, Atrial Flutter
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Dosage: 0.4 mg
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Prostatic Disorder
Start date: 2008-01-01
Spiriva
Dosage: 18 mcg
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-07-06
End date: 2012-07-06
Spiriva
Dosage: 18 mcg
Indication: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Start date: 2008-01-01
Other drugs received by patient: Lipitor; Vesicare; Quinapril; Phenazopyridine HCL TAB; Tramadol HCL; Aleve; Aspirin; Proventil
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Canada on 2012-07-17
Patient: male
Reactions: Urinary Retention
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Other drugs received by patient: Norvasc; Atacand; Lipitor
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-07-16
Patient: male, weighing 52.0 kg (114.4 pounds)
Reactions: Drug-Induced Liver Injury
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-03-20
End date: 2012-03-22
Omeprazole
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2012-04-02
End date: 2012-04-05
Rocephin
Start date: 2012-03-20
End date: 2012-03-20
TPN Electrolytes IN Plastic Container
Start date: 2012-04-02
End date: 2012-04-05
Possible Flomax side effects in female
Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-07-12
Patient: female, weighing 43.9 kg (96.6 pounds)
Reactions: Encephalitis, Encephalopathy, Mycoplasma Infection, Adverse Reaction, Logorrhoea, Euphoric Mood, Communication Disorder, Psychiatric Symptom, Insomnia, Cough
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Ambroxol Hydrochloride
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2012-03-05
End date: 2012-03-21
Brocin
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2012-03-05
End date: 2012-03-21
Clarithromycin
Indication: Bronchitis
Flomax
Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication
Start date: 2012-03-05
End date: 2012-03-21
Huscode TAB
Indication: Nasopharyngitis
Huscode TAB
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2012-03-05
End date: 2012-03-21
Minocycline Hydrochloride
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2012-03-12
End date: 2012-03-16
Neomallermin
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2012-03-05
End date: 2012-03-21
Pranoprofen
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Bronchitis
Start date: 2012-03-05
End date: 2012-03-21
Possible Flomax side effects in 85 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Japan on 2012-07-11
Patient: 85 year old female, weighing 39.0 kg (85.8 pounds)
Reactions: Vomiting, Hepatitis Fulminant
Adverse event resulted in: death, hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Administration route: Oral
Start date: 2011-02-15
End date: 2011-02-20
Maxipime
Dosage: route:iv
Indication: Pneumonia
Start date: 2011-02-18
End date: 2011-02-21
Other drugs received by patient: Warfarin Sodium; LAC-B; Flomox; Adalat; Anplag; Magnesium Oxide; Anplag; Aspirin; Sepamit
Possible Flomax side effects in male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-10
Patient: male
Reactions: Initial Insomnia, Sexual Dysfunction
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
Administration route: Oral
Nuvigil
Dosage: qam
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Sleep Apnoea Syndrome
Possible Flomax side effects in 64 year old male
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-07-06
Patient: 64 year old male
Reactions: Heart Rate Increased
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Flomax
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