What is the most important safety information I have to know about Flomax (Tamsulosin)?
• Tamsulosin may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, lightheadedness, or fainting. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Tamsulosin with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. • Tamsulosin may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects. • Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks for 12 hours after your first dose of Tamsulosin or after any dose increase. • Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Tamsulosin before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery. • Tamsulosin may rarely cause a prolonged, painful erection. This could happen even when you are not having sex. If this is not treated right away, it could lead to permanent sexual problems su
