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Tamsulosin (Flomax) Explained: 6 WEIRD Side Effects of Tamsulosin You Should Know

Have you ever taken a moment to think about the worst effects of the medication you are taking? Well, if not, it's time to shed some light on something many of us may not have considered. So in this video, I have some important information to share with you about tamsulosin or flomax, a medication widely used in men for an enlarged prostate. In simple terms, tamsulosin works by relaxing the muscles in your prostate and blood, and by doing that, it helps control the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. But here is the thing beyond its known benefits: taking tamsulosin comes along with some side effects that may catch you by surprise. From unexpected Vision Changes to changes in sexual function, we are going to uncover these worst side effects of tamsulosin that you need to know. Note that every medication has side effects, and these side effects might not be experienced by everyone. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist when you start experiencing any of these side effects. Welcome, and please like and subscribe to the channel.

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REFERENCE
1. “Priapism induced by use of tamsulosin: A case report and review of the literature” (Archivio Italiano di Urologia e Andrologia, 2019)
https://doi.org/10.4081/aiua.2019.3.193
2. Priapism secondary to tamsulosin: A case report” (PubMed Central)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/p....mc/articles/PMC73222
3. Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms and Erectile Dysfunction… Tamsulosin pivotal studies” (European Urology Supplements, 2003)
https://www.eu-openscience.eur....opeanurology.com/art
4. Effect of tamsulosin on ejaculatory function in BPH/LUTS” (PubMed Central, 2011)
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/p....mc/articles/PMC37395
5. Orthostatic Hypotension
(Studies referenced are older clinical trials and general physician guidelines, but not individual research papers. If you'd like them, I can locate original Geriatrics Society publications.)
6. Floppy Iris Syndrome During Eye Surgery
Chang & Campbell, “Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome associated with Tamsulosin” (J Cataract Refract Surg, 2005)
7. Vision Changes
“Journal of Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics” (2011) – case series on ocular effects of alpha‑blockers
8. Case report in Drug Safety – Case Reports (2016) – allergic rash and urticaria after starting Tamsulosin
9. Kirby et al., “Safety profile of Tamsulosin” (BJU International, 2002) – listed fatigue and asthenia as common complaints
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⌛ Timestamps
⏱️00:00 ► Intro
⏱️01:13 ► Priapism
⏱️03:16 ► Retrograde Ejaculation
⏱️05:19 ► Orthostatic Hypotension
⏱️07:41 ► Vision Changes
⏱️10:05 ► Skin Rash or Itching
⏱️13:01 ► Fatigue and Weakness
⏱️15:22 ► Conclusion
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