Flomax and Pegasys drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Flomax (tamsulosin hydrochloride) and Pegasys (peginterferon alfa 2a). Common drug interactions include diplopia among females and fatigue among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Flomax and Pegasys. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 72 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 Pegasys?

Pegasys has active ingredients of peginterferon alfa 2a. It is often used in hepatitis c. eHealthMe is studying from 57,446 Pegasys users. Check the latest studies of Pegasys.



On Jul, 16, 2026

72 people who take Flomax and Pegasys together, and have interactions are studied.

Flomax and Pegasys drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Flomax and Pegasys, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Diplopia (double vision)
  2. Dizziness
  3. Nystagmus (a condition of involuntary eye movement)
  4. Inner ear disorder
  5. Vertigo
  6. Ill-defined disorder
  7. Viiith nerve injury
  8. Viiith nerve lesion

male:

  1. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  2. Weight decreased
  3. Anorectal discomfort
  4. Cachexia (loss of weight)
  5. Cardiomegaly (increased size of heart than normal)
  6. Muscle atrophy (a decrease in the mass of the muscle)
  7. Nephropathy (damage to or disease of a kidney)
  8. Pulmonary hypertension (increase in blood pressure in the lung artery)
  9. Diarrhoea
  10. Pruritus (severe itching of the skin)

What are the common drug interactions of Flomax and Pegasys, 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:

  1. Anhedonia (inability to experience pleasure from activities usually found enjoyable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Blood urine present
  4. Chronic kidney disease
  5. Chronic obstructive airways disease
  6. Decreased activity
  7. Depression
  8. Disease recurrence
  9. Emotional distress
  10. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)

50-59:

  1. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints)
  2. Asthenia (weakness)
  3. Back pain
  4. Blood pressure increased
  5. Cardiac murmur (an heart sound in valve abnormality)
  6. Chills (felling of cold)
  7. Depressed mood
  8. Dry mouth
  9. Dry skin
  10. Dyspnoea exertional (breathlessness or shortness of breath)

60+:

  1. Weight decreased
  2. Hydronephrosis (water inside the kidney)
  3. Anorectal discomfort
  4. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  5. Cachexia (loss of weight)
  6. Cardiomegaly (increased size of heart than normal)
  7. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  8. Depression
  9. Dry mouth
  10. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. High Blood Pressure: 9 people, 12.50%
  2. Pain: 8 people, 11.11%
  3. Stress And Anxiety: 4 people, 5.56%
  4. Neoplasm Malignant (cancer tumour): 4 people, 5.56%
  5. Muscle Aches (muscle pain): 4 people, 5.56%
  6. Headache (pain in head): 4 people, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Sub-studies by gender and age:

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Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on tamsulosin hydrochloride and peginterferon alfa 2a (the active ingredients of Flomax and Pegasys, respectively), and Flomax and Pegasys (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?

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.

Who is eHealthMe?

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