Flomax and Dermatophytosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Dermatophytosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Flomax (tamsulosin hydrochloride), especially for people who are male, 40-49 old, also take Benicar, and have Multiple myeloma.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Dermatophytosis when taking Flomax. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 50,469 people who have side effects when taking Flomax 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 Dermatophytosis?

Dermatophytosis (inflammation of the skin and underlying muscle tissue) is found to be associated with 89 drugs and 132 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Dermatophytosis.

On Jul, 15, 2026

50,469 people reported to have side effects when taking Flomax.
Among them, 22 people (0.04%) have Dermatophytosis.

Among these 22 people:

What is the gender of people who have Dermatophytosis when taking Flomax? *

female: 4.55 %
male: 95.45 %

What is the age of people who have Dermatophytosis when taking Flomax? *

What are other drugs people take besides Flomax? *

Zyrtec: 22 people, 100.00%
Viagra: 22 people, 100.00%
Zyprexa: 22 people, 100.00%
Shark Cartilage: 22 people, 100.00%
Sinemet: 22 people, 100.00%
Celebrex: 22 people, 100.00%
Lovenox: 22 people, 100.00%
Benztropine Mesylate: 22 people, 100.00%
Lisinopril: 22 people, 100.00%
Benicar: 22 people, 100.00%

What are other side effects people have besides Dermatophytosis? *

Wound Infection: 22 people, 100.00%
Fall: 22 people, 100.00%
Lacunar Infarction (a type of stroke): 22 people, 100.00%
Jaw Disorder (jaw disease): 22 people, 100.00%
Injury: 22 people, 100.00%
Infection: 22 people, 100.00%
Wound Dehiscence (a surgical incision reopens either internally or externally): 22 people, 100.00%
Hernia (hernia happens when part of an internal organ or tissue bulges through a weak area of muscle): 22 people, 100.00%
Hearing Disability: 22 people, 100.00%
Headache (pain in head): 22 people, 100.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Multiple Myeloma (cancer of the plasma cells): 14 people, 63.64%
Depression: 5 people, 22.73%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Dermatophytosis (132 conditions)

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.

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?

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).

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