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Flomax |
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- Description - |
Flomax is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate--a condition technically known as benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. The walnut-sized prostate gland surrounds the urethra (the duct that drains the bladder). If the gland becomes enlarged, it can squeeze the urethra, interfering with the flow of urine. This can cause difficulty in starting urination, a weak flow of urine, and the need to urinate urgently or more frequently. Flomax doesn't shrink the prostate. Instead, it relaxes the muscle around it, freeing the flow of urine and decreasing urinary symptoms.
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Abnormal ejaculation,back pain,chest pain,cough,diarrhea,dizziness,headache,infection,nausea,runny nose,sinus problems,sleepiness,sore throat,weakness |
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Blood pressure drugs classified as alpha-blockers, such as Catapres
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Warfarin (Coumadin)
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Abbott Pharmaceutical |
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1 Abbott Park Road |
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Abbott Park, IL 60064-3500 |
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USA |
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