Flomax and Actiq drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data
Summary:
Drug interactions are reported among people who take Flomax (tamsulosin hydrochloride) and Actiq (fentanyl citrate). Common drug interactions include bronchitis among females and nausea among males.
The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Flomax and Actiq. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 22 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.
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 Actiq?
Actiq has active ingredients of fentanyl citrate. It is often used in pain. eHealthMe is studying from 27,583 Actiq users. Check the latest studies of Actiq.
22 people who take Flomax and Actiq together, and have interactions are studied.

What are the common drug interactions of Flomax and Actiq, by gender? *:
female:
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
- Diarrhoea
- Fall
- Gastrointestinal haemorrhage (bleeding gastrointestinal tract)
- Malabsorption (a state arising from abnormality in absorption of food nutrients across the gastrointestinal (gi) tract)
male:
- Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
- Drug withdrawal syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation)
- Anxiety
- Arachnoiditis (neuropathic disease caused by inflammation of the arachnoid)
- Back pain
- Blood urine present
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Dependence
- Diarrhoea
- Drug dependence
What are the common drug interactions of Flomax and Actiq, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:
0-1:
n/a
2-9:
n/a
10-19:
n/a
20-29:
n/a
30-39:
n/a
40-49:
- Fall
- Aphasia (damage to the parts of the brain that control language)
- Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
- Feeling hot
- Hallucination (an experience involving the perception of something not present)
- Hypoaesthesia (reduced sense of touch or sensation)
- Lethargy (tiredness)
- Paranoia (psychotic disorder characterized by delusions of persecution with or without grandeur)
- Withdrawal syndrome (a discontinuation syndrome is a set of symptoms occurred due to discontinuation of substance)
50-59:
- Blood urine present
- Faecal incontinence (a lack of control over passing stool)
- Spinal cord compression
- Urinary incontinence (inability to control the flow of urine and involuntary urination)
- Abasia (inability to walk)
- Arthralgia (joint pain)
- Bedridden
- Blood glucose increased
- Bone pain
- Dependence
60+:
- Asthenia (weakness)
- Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
- Confusional state
- Death
- Dental caries
- Drug withdrawal syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation)
- Dry mouth
- Dyspnoea (difficult or laboured respiration)
- Hypertension (high blood pressure)
- Hypotension (abnormally low blood pressure)
What are the existing conditions these people have? *
- High Blood Pressure: 4 people, 18.18%
- Prostatic Disorder: 3 people, 13.64%
- Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 3 people, 13.64%
- Thrombosis (formation of a blood clot inside a blood vessel): 2 people, 9.09%
- Prostate Cancer: 2 people, 9.09%
- Post Laminectomy Syndrome: 2 people, 9.09%
- Neuralgia (pain in one or more nerves): 2 people, 9.09%
- Neck Pain: 2 people, 9.09%
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (long lasting pain condition most often affecting one of the limbs (arms, legs, hands, or feet)): 2 people, 9.09%
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (a progressive disease that makes it hard to breathe): 2 people, 9.09%
* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zSub-studies by gender and age:
Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+
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a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y zHow the study uses the data?
The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tamsulosin hydrochloride and fentanyl citrate (the active ingredients of Flomax and Actiq, respectively), and Flomax and Actiq (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.
How to use the study?
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