I started this med due to an enlarged prostate that was causing a VERY weak urine stream. I find that, as long as I take it on schedule, and don't forget doses, my urine stream has improved a great deal, almost to the level of what I considered normal. Oddly enough, though, I think this has led to another problem. I've developed nocturia and often have to get up from bed to urinate. Now t...
capsules are suppose to be 5 mg but are 1/2 the size of former capsules
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
5/13/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 2.3
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redelstein | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/13/2010
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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Taking this drug as a replacment for Flomax, mainly because of the price of Flomax. Seems to be working great, but makes me very sleepy.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/11/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 3.0
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Anonymous | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
5/11/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 4.7
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Have taken minimal doses w/finasteride. Has worked very well. Not tired, no weight gain, no loss of sex drive, only decrease of semem and strength of orgasm. Oh, well, at least I can sleep throught the night.
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mac | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/12/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 1.7
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I am now having problems with my kidneys and want to know if this medication could cause that.
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USMCSKIPPER | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/3/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 5.0
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Have been taking this drug in 2MG dosage for only one week, but noticed favorable results almost immediately! Very happy with this drug since I've slept straight through the night for the past 6 nights and have not experienced any side-effects as of this writing. I hate taking drugs of any type, but this one has been a Godsend for me. Very happy and thankful!
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rags | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/30/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.3
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persistant skin rash on feet, swollen ankles, up at least 3 to 4 times urinating during the night, joints ache, dizziness, have to take twice daily and can feel it taking effect. Want to change but hate going to the Dr. and having to go back and back and back for rechecks....too much money!
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Oneye | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/29/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 1.0
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I only took this drug for two days and my feet and hands have swelled severly.
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/27/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 4.3
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This drug corrected my urine flow and night time problems of going to bathroom. This drug also began to cause dizziness and almost fainting upon arising in the mornings after taking it for months,iI take it before bedtime with one 500 mg metformin,and onesimvastatin40mg.
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MARGIE123058 | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/17/2010
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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SO FOR NO SIDE AFFECTS. BP DOWN
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/8/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 3.7
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not sure about dosage, started at 5mg, and have recently increased to 10mg.
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Joeysaga43 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
3/7/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 3.3
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I am still waking up every 3 hours to urinate.
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gordon | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
3/6/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 4.0
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
2/26/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 4.7
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Lynwood | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/22/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 2.0
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It seems to work about 2 to 4 hours after I take it but it only lasts for about 6 to 8 hours and the symtoms have remained the same overall
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Anonymous | 75 or over | Male | Patient
2/19/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 2.3
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coolwater | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
1/30/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 2.7
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just changed from Doxazosin this day
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
1/18/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 5.0
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Helps to control my blood pressure, and helps with my urination.
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rll | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/5/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 3.7
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It has caused persistent skin rash, esophagitis symptoms,hypersensitive soles of feet,but relieved frequent urinations. Have taken for several years and am 74 yrs old.
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angelito | 45-54 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
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