Does flomax Help my Prostatitis I am in my 50's

As I understand it prostatitis is basicly a urinary infection.  Women get these urinary tract infections more often than men do; but in men it usually infects mainly the prostate.  I had one several months ago and the Dr. gave me Sulfameth.  When that didn't clear it he gave me a round of Cipro.  I could tell that the first round didn't work because of the color and odor although it WAS kind of vague.  

But to answer your question, flomax may help in that it might help your urine flow after a few days which might help with your UI.  But prostatitis has to be, at least initially, treated with antibiotics.

 

Depends what you mean by serious side effects. If really unbearable, stop. If temperorary discomfort, continue. Above all, go back to the Urologist and tell him. He may be able to prescribe something else instead or in addition. This needs to be a co-operative process, not a rebellious one!

Sometimes it helps Somes it's Not As you said the Side effects really makes people crazy i had several Rounds of Flomax and my side effects are severe Lower Back pain and bleeding gums , diarrhea and feels like No power or no mood to do anything . Still something is better then nothing , I used to take .4 mg as prescribed . Now i am not taking antibiotics anymore .

Good morning.  Why is he giving you Flomax it's to relax your bladder and help you pee. Like keith said it is a infection and you need some antibiotics.  I took Flomax for a few weeks.  Did not like the dry orgasms. Go back and get something else  Take care  Ken  

Talk to a specialist if your dr is not helping I fought the drugs for years An tried vitamins big mistake get a complete blood workup complete physical An a good urologist