How BPH is diagnosed
Your doctor has 2 primary methods for determining if you have BPH. The first is by talking with you and asking questions about your symptoms. Click here to evaluate your symptoms using the American Urological Association (AUA) Symptom Index for BPH which you should fill out, print and share with your doctor.
The second common method your doctor can use for diagnosis is a digital rectal exam (DRE). If you're over 50, a DRE is probably part of your regular checkup already.
If you are diagnosed with BPH, your doctor may prescribe FLOMAX. For many men, FLOMAX reduces male urinary symptoms due to BPH in one week. That's the FLOMAX 1-week difference. Watch our latest TV commercial.
Important Safety Information
FLOMAX is approved to treat male urinary symptoms due to BPH, also called an enlarged prostate. Only your doctor can tell if you have BPH, not a more serious condition
like prostate cancer. When taking FLOMAX, avoid driving or hazardous tasks until you know how FLOMAX will affect you, especially after
your first dose or change in dose, as a sudden drop in blood pressure
may occur, rarely resulting in fainting. Tell your doctor about all medications you take. If considering cataract surgery,
tell your eye surgeon you've taken FLOMAX. Common side effects are
runny nose, dizziness and decrease in semen.
Before taking FLOMAX capsules, please see the full Prescribing Information and Patient Information.
