Common Questions about Flomax (tamsulosin)

Does Flomax make you pee more?

Flomax relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder to improve urination. This can increase the flow of urine and make you feel like you are peeing more.

What is the best time of day to take Flomax?

Take your Flomax 30 minutes after breakfast, if you can. This can make it easier to urinate throughout the day. You can also take the capsule 30 minutes after lunch or dinner. Take your medicine at around the same time every day.

Why do you have to wait 30 minutes after you eat to take Flomax?

Taking Flomax on an empty stomach allows more of the medication to be absorbed quickly. However, this can cause more side effects, such as a drop in blood pressure when you stand up from sitting or lying.

How long does it take for Flomax to start working?

It can take 2-6 weeks for you to notice the full benefits of Flomax. If you do not respond to the 0.4 mg dose of Flomax, your doctor may increase the dose to 0.8 mg daily after 2-4 weeks.

Do I have to take Flomax forever?

Flomax is used for the long-term treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. If you stop taking the medication for several days or longer, talk to your doctor before restarting it.

What is the price of Flomax without insurance?

Without insurance, Flomax can be as high as $116.32 (generic), but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $8.37 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not. 

What is the price of Flomax with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on Flomax—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for Flomax. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medication, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.