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Compare Flomax  vs Proscar
Uses of Flomax |
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| | 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.
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Uses of Proscar |
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| | Proscar is also known by the generic name Finasteride
USES:
Finasteride is used to shrink an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in adult men. It may be used alone or taken in combination with other medications to reduce symptoms of BPH and may also reduce the need for surgery.
Finasteride may improve symptoms of BPH and provide benefits such as decreased urge to urinate, better urine flow with less straining, less of a feeling that the bladder is not completely emptied, and decreased nighttime urination.
This medication works by decreasing the amount of a natural body hormone (DHT) that causes growth of the prostate.
Women and children should not use this medication.
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Flomax and Proscar Have 2 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Flomax and Proscar. Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Flomax and Proscar. |
Flomax Has 6 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Proscar |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Continued Painful Erection - Priapism is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. Critical Seriousness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. Critical Seriousness - Heart Throbbing or Pounding - Palpitations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. Critical Seriousness - Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. |
Proscar Has 4 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Flomax |
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| | Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. Critical Seriousness - Enlarged Breasts in Males - Gynecomastia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. Critical Seriousness - Breast Cancer in a Male Patient - Breast Carcinoma in Males is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. Critical Seriousness - Allergic Reaction caused by a Drug - Hypersensitivity Drug Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. |
Flomax and Proscar Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common |
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Flomax Has 7 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Proscar |
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| | Backache - Back Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. Problem with Ejaculation - Disorder of Ejaculation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. Inflammation of the Nose - Rhinitis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Flomax but not Proscar. |
Proscar Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Proscar |
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| | Inability to have an Erection - Erectile Dysfunction is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Proscar but not Flomax. |
Flomax and Proscar Treat 3 Conditions in Common |
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| | Enlarged Prostate - Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy is treated by both Flomax and Proscar. |
Flomax has 6 Condition Contraindications |
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| | 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. |
Proscar has 3 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Proscar.
Proscar Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)
Absolute Contraindications
Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Proscar.
Pregnancy is a contraindication of Proscar.
Contraindication Warnings
Disease of Liver - Liver Problems is a contraindication of Proscar. |
Flomax - Symptoms of overdose may include
severe dizziness, fainting.
Proscar - Symptoms of overdose may include
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.
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.
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