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Get a tamsulosin (generic Flomax) prescription online for prostate health

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See a Sesame provider today and get a tamsulosin prescription online if it’s right for you. Tamsulosin is a medication used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), or an enlarged prostate. Tamsulosin is an alpha-blocker that relaxes smooth muscle in the bladder neck and prostate. It is sometimes used off-label to help pass kidney stones.

This medication can help you:

  • Improve urine flow and reduce difficulty starting urination
  • Reduce urgency or the need to urinate frequently
  • Help relieve BPH-related lower urinary tract symptoms

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About tamsulosin (Flomax)

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How to get a tamsulosin (Flomax) prescription online through Sesame?

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Meet with your provider

Connect with your provider over a live video call from your phone, tablet, or computer. After reviewing your health history and current needs, your provider will determine if tamsulosin is appropriate for you.

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Get your tamsulosin (Flomax) prescription online

Your prescription can be sent to an online pharmacy for home delivery or to a local pharmacy for same-day pickup when available.

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About tamsulosin (Flomax) prescriptions

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Medically reviewed by:Jessica Swirble, PharmD

You can buy generic Flomax at most pharmacies with a prescription. You can get a prescription after a visit with a Sesame provider.

Browse the Sesame website and schedule an appointment with a Sesame provider. During your appointment, your provider will determine if you are a candidate for tamsulosin. After the appointment, your provider can send your prescription to the pharmacy of your choice.

Flomax is used to help pass kidney stones. Flomax relaxes the ureters, which are the tubes that connect the kidneys to the bladder. This allows the kidney stone to pass more quickly and easily.
Tamsulosin is the generic, and Flomax is the brand name. Brand-name Flomax is no longer available.
The typical dosage of Flomax for kidney stones is one 0.4 mg capsule once daily until the stone passes or for up to 4 weeks. Flomax is used to help the kidney stones pass more easily.
Flomax can be taken in the morning or evening, 30 minutes after a meal. You should be consistent and take it after the same meal every day. If you notice bothersome symptoms like dizziness or lightheadedness, it may be helpful to take it in the evening. If you have questions about taking your medication, reach out to your doctor or pharmacist.

Tamsulosin is primarily used for treating symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia. BPH is a condition in males where the prostate grows larger and presses on the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the outside. This pressure causes the bladder to work harder, which, over time, can weaken the bladder.

Symptoms of BPH include:

  • Pain with urination
  • A weak urine stream
  • Dribbling
  • Increased urination
  • Urgency with urination
  • Incomplete emptying of the bladder

Tamsulosin can also be used off-label for prostatitis, lower urinary tract symptoms, and to help expel kidney stones.

Other alpha-blocker medications used for BPH include alfuzosin, silodosin, doxazosin, and terazosin.

Tamsulosin is an alpha-blocker that works by relaxing muscles in the prostate and bladder. This improves urine flow and decreases symptoms.

It is recommended to avoid using alcohol or limit its use, especially when you first start taking tamsulosin. This medication can cause drops in blood pressure, dizziness, lightheadedness, and headaches. Using alcohol can intensify these side effects.

After you have adjusted to how tamsulosin makes you feel, you may be able to tolerate a small amount, but you should check with your pharmacist or provider first.

One dose of tamsulosin lasts for 24 hours, which is why it is typically taken once a day. It takes about five days for tamsulosin to build up in your system, so it may take a few days to notice an improvement in your symptoms.

Upon discontinuation, it takes about three to four days for tamsulosin to leave your body.

Tamsulosin starts to work a few hours after you start taking it, but it may take a few days to weeks of consistent use to notice a difference in symptoms.

Tamsulosin may not be appropriate or safe for everyone. Tamsulosin may cause allergic reactions in people who are allergic to sulfa. Those with serious allergic reactions to sulfa or tamsulosin should not use tamsulosin.

Tamsulosin was not studied in people with liver disease. Those with severe liver impairment should avoid using tamsulosin. It should also be used cautiously in people who have heart failure, as it may make heart failure worse. Those who have a planned cataract or glaucoma surgery should not start tamsulosin, as it can cause floppy iris syndrome.

Tamsulosin cannot be purchased over the counter. It is only available by prescription from a licensed provider.

You can get a prescription for tamsulosin or a refill after an appointment with a Sesame provider. If appropriate, your prescription can be sent to a local pharmacy for pickup or to an online pharmacy for delivery.

All prescriptions are at the discretion of the provider.

The price of tamsulosin will depend on whether you are paying cash or using insurance. The price with insurance for tamsulosin will vary by plan and pharmacy.

The cost without insurance for tamsulosin will vary depending on the pharmacy, location, quantity, and strength.