Flomax

[Tamsulosin]

Patient Info
Information for Patients (see Patient Package Insert below)

Patients should be told about the possible occurrence of symptoms related to postural hypotension such as dizziness when taking FLOMAX capsules, and they should be cautioned about driving, operating machinery or performing hazardous tasks.

Patients should be advised not to crush, chew or open the FLOMAX capsules. Patients should be advised about the possibility of priapism as a result of treatment with FLOMAX Capsules and other similar medications. Patients should be informed that this reaction is extremely rare, but if not brought to immediate medical attention, can lead to permanent erectile dysfunction (impotence).

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PATIENT INFORMATION

ABOUT FLOMAX CAPSULES

FLOMAX capsules are for use by men only. Flomax capsules are not indicat-
ed for use in women. Please read this leaflet before you start taking FLOMAX capsules. Also, read it each time you renew your prescription, just in case new information has been added. Remember, this leaflet does not take the place of careful discussions with your doctor. You and your doctor should discuss FLOMAX capsules when you start taking your medication and at regu-lar checkups.

Why your doctor has prescribed FLOMAX capsules?

Your doctor has prescribed FLOMAX cap-sules because you have a medical condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. This occurs only in men.

What is BPH?

Benign prostatic hyperplasia is an enlargement of the prostate gland. After
age 50, most men develop enlarged prostates. The prostate is located below the bladder. As the prostate enlarges, it may slowly restrict the flow of urine. This can lead to symptoms such as:

° a weak or interrupted urinary stream ° a feeling that you cannot empty your bladder completely

° a feeling of delay or hesitation when you start to urinate

° a need to urinate often, especially at night

° a feeling that you must urinate right away

Since cancer of the prostate may cause similar symptoms, you should be evaluat-ed by your doctor to rule out prostate can-cer. Your doctor will likely examine your prostate gland manually to detect abnor-malities and may measure prostate-spe-cific antigen (PSA) in your blood to help in evaluating for the presence of prostate cancer. FLOMAX capsules do not affect PSA levels.

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