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What Causes Blood In Urine While On Flomax?

I just saw what I think is blood in my urine. I am a 70 yr old male, and have been taking Flomax for 4 1/2 weeks. I just had something with flu like symptoms ending 2 days ago. I have had slight headaches but no bloodpressure problems since starting the Flomax. What causes blood in urine? Could it be side effects from flu or flomax?
Tue, 6 Sep 2016
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Flomax is an alpha-blocker that relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate in people with benign prostatic hyperplasia.Blood in urine is not a side effect of this drug.Your symptom could be caused by:
-UTI
-Poor evolution of prostate problem/complication
-kidney/prostate Cancer
-Strenuous exercise
I will suggest you see the Doctor for examination.Tests like urinalysis and PSA may be helpful and if need be, your Doctor may request for a prostatic/kiney ultrasound or simply a CT scan of abdomen.I will advise you take enough fluids if no urinary obstruction signs.
Hope my answer will help you
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What Causes Blood In Urine While On Flomax?

Hi Thanks for posting on HCM Flomax is an alpha-blocker that relaxes the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate in people with benign prostatic hyperplasia.Blood in urine is not a side effect of this drug.Your symptom could be caused by: -UTI -Poor evolution of prostate problem/complication -kidney/prostate Cancer -Strenuous exercise I will suggest you see the Doctor for examination.Tests like urinalysis and PSA may be helpful and if need be, your Doctor may request for a prostatic/kiney ultrasound or simply a CT scan of abdomen.I will advise you take enough fluids if no urinary obstruction signs. Hope my answer will help you Best regards