Flomax and Carpal tunnel decompression - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Carpal tunnel decompression is reported only by a few people who take Flomax.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people take Flomax and have Carpal tunnel decompression. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 44,508 people who have side effects while taking Flomax from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

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On May, 22, 2022

44,508 people reported to have side effects when taking Flomax.
Among them, 4 people (0.01%) have Carpal tunnel decompression.

What is Flomax?

Flomax has active ingredients of tamsulosin hydrochloride. It is often used in enlarged prostate. eHealthMe is studying from 46,603 Flomax users for its effectiveness, alternative drugs and more.

What is Carpal tunnel decompression?

Carpal tunnel decompression is found to be associated with 463 drugs and 212 conditions by eHealthMe.

Number of Flomax and Carpal tunnel decompression reports submitted per year:

Could Flomax cause Carpal tunnel decompression?

Gender of people who have Carpal tunnel decompression when taking Flomax *:

female: 0.0 %
male: 100 %

Age of people who have Carpal tunnel decompression when taking Flomax *:

Common drugs people take besides Flomax *:

Common side effects people have besides Carpal tunnel decompression *:

Oedema Peripheral (superficial swelling): 4 people, 100.00%
Back Pain: 3 people, 75.00%
Constipation: 3 people, 75.00%
Thinking Abnormal: 3 people, 75.00%
Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 3 people, 75.00%
Itching: 3 people, 75.00%
Tongue Disorder (disease of tongue): 3 people, 75.00%
Cardiac Failure: 1 person, 25.00%
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (nerve compression at wrist results numbness weakness, pain , swelling): 1 person, 25.00%
Chest Pain: 1 person, 25.00%

Common conditions people have *:

Psoriasis (immune-mediated disease that affects the skin): 3 people, 75.00%
Prostatic Disorder: 3 people, 75.00%
Back Pain: 3 people, 75.00%
Joint Pain: 1 person, 25.00%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

Do you take Flomax and have Carpal tunnel decompression?

Check whether Carpal tunnel decompression is associated with a drug or a condition

How to use the study?

You can discuss the study with your doctor, to ensure that all drug risks and benefits are fully discussed and understood.

Related studies

Alternative drugs to, pros and cons of Flomax:

Flomax (46,603 reports)

Carpal tunnel decompression treatments and more:

Carpal tunnel decompression (1,045 reports)

COVID vaccines that are related to Carpal tunnel decompression:

How severe was Carpal tunnel decompression and when was it recovered:

Carpal tunnel decompression in Flomax

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of tamsulosin hydrochloride:

Carpal tunnel decompression and drugs with ingredients of tamsulosin hydrochloride

Common drugs associated with Carpal tunnel decompression:

Enbrel: 127 reports
Fosamax: 155 reports

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI 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 600+ 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).

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