Compare Jalyn vs. Flomax
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Makes it easier to urinate.
Flomax (tamsulosin) is a good treatment for an enlarged prostate if medical treatment is needed, but it can reduce your sex drive and takes time to kick in.
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3.4/ 5 average rating with 85 reviewsforFlomax
Upsides
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- Flomax (tamsulosin) works just as well as similar medications but with fewer and less severe side effects.
- Helps make urinating easier.
- Available in generic.
- Also available in a combination form with another medication to treat severe symptoms of enlarged prostate.
- Simple once daily dosing.
Downsides
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- Flomax (tamsulosin) only treats the symptoms of enlarged prostate. It doesn't make the prostate smaller or stop it from getting bigger.
- Has to be taken at the same time every day.
- It can take up to one month to see the full effects of Flomax (tamsulosin).
- Can reduce sex drive.
- Flomax (tamsulosin) can't be stopped suddenly, so you'll need to talk to your doctor about how to stop taking it safely.
Used for
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia - Lower urinary tract symptoms
- Enlarged prostate (BPH)
- Improve urine flow due to nerve issues, radiation therapy, and bladder outlet blockage
- Promote kidney stone passage
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
Price
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Reviews
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85 reviews so far
58%
saidit'sworth it
41%
saiditworked well
19%
saidit'sa big hassle
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Leave a reviewSide effects
The Jalyn (Dutasteride / Tamsulosin) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
15possible side effects
- Headache19%
- Dizziness15%
- Runny nose/ nasal congestion13%
- Infection9%
- Weakness8%
- Abnormal ejaculation8%
- Back pain7%
- Sore Throat6%
- Diarrhea6%
- Chest pain4%
- Drowsiness3%
- Cough increased3%
- Nausea3%
- Insomnia2%
- Sinus infection2%
Risks and risk factors
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- Low blood pressure
- Taking medications for high blood pressure
- Rash
- History of "sulfa" allergies
- Floppy iris syndrome
- Cataract or glaucoma surgery
- Heat stroke
- Alcohol use
- Heavy exercise
- Hot weather
- Sexual problems and prolonged erections
- Drug interactions