Dangerous Side Effects of Flomax Drug
Flomax is a very popular drug used by men in order to treat prostate related problems. Even though this drug is very commonly used one, it has some dangerous side effects. You should never take this drug without consulting with your doctor first.
If you are taking medication for some other health ailments, then flomax might interfere with those drugs and cause unexpected side-effects. Other than drug interaction, flomax is also known to cause allergic reactions in some people. Let your doctor know of any previous allergies you might be having before you start taking flomax. Do you have allergy to any food, preservatives etc (especially sulfa allergy)?
If you experience any of the following dangerous side effects of flomax drug, immediately seek medical help:
- difficulty in breathing
- painful penis erection which lasts for hours
- severe dizziness and headache
- fainting
- swelling of face, tongue, lips, and/or throat
- rashes
The above mentioned symptoms are rare but very serious ones. If you experience any of these symptoms, then stop taking the drug. Do not delay further in consulting with your doctor. These are very dangerous side effects of flomax drug.
Less serious side effects include: mild dizziness, difficulty in sleeping, reduced sex drive, runny or stuffy nose, little or no semen during ejaculation, sore throat, light headache, fatigue, weakness, reduced appetite, low blood pressure etc. These side effects are not as serious as those mentioned earlier, but they are more common among people.
Other known dangerous side effects of flomax drug include depression and weight gain. In order to identify whether you are suffering from depression after taking flomax, look for the following warning signs:
- being constantly in bad mood,
- persistent sadness or anxiety,
- pessimism,
- suicidal thoughts,
- restlessness,
- getting irritated easily,
- guilt feelings