How effective is Flomax for Urinary Retention? (a real world drug study)
Summary:
Overall ratings: 3.2/5 Long term ratings: 3.4/5
This is a phase IV clinical study of how effective Flomax (tamsulosin hydrochloride) is for Urinary retention and for what kind of people. The study is created by eHealthMe from 51 Flomax users and is updated continuously.
What is Flomax?
Flomax has active ingredients of tamsulosin hydrochloride. It is often used in enlarged prostate. eHealthMe is studying from 52,865 Flomax users. Check the latest studies of Flomax.
What is Urinary retention?
Urinary retention (the inability to completely or partially empty the bladder) is found to be associated with 1,570 drugs and 1,737 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Urinary retention.
51 people are studied for taking Flomax in Urinary retention
Overall effectiveness (number of people):
Long term (1+ years) effectiveness (number of people):
Flomax effectiveness for Urinary retention (number of people):
Overall:
- not at all: 1
- somewhat: 12
- moderate: 16
- high: 20
- very high: 2
Long Term:
- not at all: 0
- somewhat: 5
- moderate: 5
- high: 9
- very high: 2
Gender of people who take Flomax for Urinary retention *:
- female: 15.69 %
- male: 84.31 %
Age of people who take Flomax for Urinary retention *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 1.96 %
- 30-39: 5.88 %
- 40-49: 5.88 %
- 50-59: 7.84 %
- 60+: 78.43 %
Who find Flomax more effective for Urinary Retention?
Gender of people who take Flomax for Urinary retention *:
- female: 9.09 %
- male: 90.91 %
Age of people who take Flomax for Urinary retention *:
- 0-1: 0.0 %
- 2-9: 0.0 %
- 10-19: 0.0 %
- 20-29: 0.0 %
- 30-39: 4.55 %
- 40-49: 4.55 %
- 50-59: 13.64 %
- 60+: 77.27 %
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
Do you take Flomax?
- You can start a phase IV clinical trial to monitor Flomax safety and effectiveness.How to use the study?
DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.
Related publications that referenced our studies:
- Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .
- Schattner A, Al-Bewerat A, "Levetiracetam (Keppra), urinary retention and literature search", A fatty cause of renal failure; what is your diagnosis?, 2016 Oct .
Related studies
Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of:
- Flomax (52,865 reports)
Treatments, associated drugs and conditions:
- Urinary retention (42,974 reports)
How the study uses the data?
The study is based on tamsulosin hydrochloride (the active ingredients of Flomax) and Flomax (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study neither.
Who is eHealthMe?
With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).
WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION
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