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Can Flomax Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

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Posted on Wed, 24 May 2017
Question: I just received an email from Natural Health Zone stating that "FLOMAX" is very bad for you and could cause permanent damage to your prostate i.e. ED, other side effects. My urologist prescribed this due to enlarge prostate. Is this a reality check on this MED?
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Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Just a hoax/fake news.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for trusting HealthcareMagic!
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns

"Flomax" is the brand name of the drug called "Tamsulosin". It is the most commonly used drug for BPH(benign prostatic hypertrophy) across the globe.

Tamsulosin is a relatively safe drug and side effects are minimal. Thousand of people using this drug regularly.

Side effects are very minimal, some people experience light headedness and dizziness after prolonged use. Other side effects are the ejaculatory problem and stuffy nose.

Tamsulosin does not cause permanent damage or other problem to prostate and I think it is probably some fake news spread by some naturopathy blog.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing you good health.

Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain

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Can Flomax Cause Erectile Dysfunction?

Brief Answer: Just a hoax/fake news. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for trusting HealthcareMagic! I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns "Flomax" is the brand name of the drug called "Tamsulosin". It is the most commonly used drug for BPH(benign prostatic hypertrophy) across the globe. Tamsulosin is a relatively safe drug and side effects are minimal. Thousand of people using this drug regularly. Side effects are very minimal, some people experience light headedness and dizziness after prolonged use. Other side effects are the ejaculatory problem and stuffy nose. Tamsulosin does not cause permanent damage or other problem to prostate and I think it is probably some fake news spread by some naturopathy blog. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr.Shinas Hussain