Compare Flomax vs Prazosin

Compare Flomax

vs Prazosin

Compare Flomax to Prazosin. To make a decision about Flomax vs Prazosin, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Flomax or Prazosin

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Uses of Flomax

Flomax is also known by the generic name Tamsulosin

USES:
This medication is used in men to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia-BPH). Tamsulosin is known as an alpha-blocker and works by relaxing muscles in the bladder and prostate. Relaxing these muscles helps to relieve symptoms of BPH such as difficulty in beginning the flow of urine, weak stream, and the need to urinate frequently or urgently (including during the middle of the night).

This medication should not be used to treat high blood pressure. It should not be used by women or children.

Uses of Prazosin

USES: Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

Flomax and Prazosin Have 5 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Continued Painful Erection - Priapism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Flomax and Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Flomax and Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Flomax and Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Flomax and Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Flomax and Prazosin.

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Flomax Has 3 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Prazosin

Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

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Prazosin Has 12 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Flomax

Critical Seriousness - Slow Heartbeat - Bradycardia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Dizzy - Dizziness is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Vasculitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Pancreatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Visible Water Retention - Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Fast Heartbeat - Tachyarrhythmia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

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Flomax and Prazosin Have 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of both Flomax and Prazosin. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Flomax and Prazosin.

Flomax Has 6 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Prazosin

Backache - Back Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Problem with Ejaculation - Disorder of Ejaculation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flomax but not Prazosin.

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Prazosin Has 3 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Prazosin

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prazosin but not Flomax.

Drowsiness - Drowsy is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prazosin but not Flomax.

Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing - Orthostatic Hypotension is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Prazosin but not Flomax.

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Flomax and Prazosin Treat 3 Conditions in Common

Enlarged Prostate - Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is treated by both Flomax and Prazosin.

Flomax has 6 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Flomax.

Flomax Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Relative Contraindications

Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome is a contraindication of Flomax.

Orthostatic Hypotension - Blood Pressure Drop Upon Standing is a contraindication of Flomax.

Priapism - Continued Painful Erection is a contraindication of Flomax.

Contraindication Warnings

Cataract Surgery is a contraindication of Flomax.

Dizziness - Dizzy is a contraindication of Flomax.

Fainting - Feeling Faint is a contraindication of Flomax.

Prazosin has 6 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Prazosin.

Prazosin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Micturition Syncope - Fainting During Urination is a contraindication of Prazosin.

Relative Contraindications

Fainting - Feeling Faint is a contraindication of Prazosin.

Contraindication Warnings

Cataract Surgery is a contraindication of Prazosin.

Chronic Renal Failure - Long-Term Kidney Problems is a contraindication of Prazosin.

Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome is a contraindication of Prazosin.

Narcolepsy Syndrome - Recurring Sleep Episodes During the Day is a contraindication of Prazosin.

Flomax - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting.

Prazosin - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe drowsiness, slow reactions.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.