Flomax (tamsulosin) tips from pharmacists

• Take your Flomax capsule 30 minutes after the same meal every day. This can help prevent the medication from getting absorbed too quickly and causing side effects.

• Make sure you swallow the Flomax capsule whole. Do not crush, chew, or open the capsule.

• Flomax can cause low blood pressure, especially if you stand up quickly from a sitting or lying position. Stand up slowly from sitting or standing while on Flomax treatment.

• Dizziness and drowsiness are possible side effects of Flomax. Do not drive or do anything that requires focus until you know how it affects you.