Compare Flomax vs Terazosin

Compare Flomax

vs Terazosin

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

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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 Terazosin

USES:
Terazosin is used alone or in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

This medication is also used to treat an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) in men. Terazosin does not shrink the prostate, but it helps relax the prostate and bladder neck muscles to improve urine flow and emptying of the bladder. It also reduces other symptoms such as excessive urination at night.

Terazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha-blockers.

Flomax and Terazosin Have 3 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

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

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

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

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Flomax Has 5 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Terazosin

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

Critical Seriousness - Feeling Faint - Fainting is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Terazosin.

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

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Terazosin.

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

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Terazosin Has 10 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Flomax

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Terazosin.

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Terazosin.

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

Critical Seriousness - Atrial Fibrillation is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Terazosin.

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

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

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

Critical Seriousness - Sinus Irritation and Congestion - Sinusitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Flomax but not Terazosin.

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Flomax and Terazosin Have 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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

Flomax Has 5 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Terazosin

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

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

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

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

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

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Terazosin Has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Terazosin

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Terazosin but not Flomax. Weight Gain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Terazosin but not Flomax. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Flomax and Terazosin.

Flomax and Terazosin Treat 3 Conditions in Common

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

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.

Terazosin has 5 Condition Contraindications

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

Terazosin Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriouosness level)

Relative Contraindications

Fainting - Feeling Faint is a contraindication of Terazosin.

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

Priapism - Continued Painful Erection is a contraindication of Terazosin.

Contraindication Warnings

Cataract Surgery is a contraindication of Terazosin.

Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome is a contraindication of Terazosin.

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

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

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.