Is flomax used by females?

Hi a a kelly,

Thank you for your question! Flomax is not FDA approved for use in women for any reason. Flomax works by blocking a certain type of receptor in the prostate, which causes relaxation of the prostate, allowing men to urinate more easily. However, doctors have the authority to write for non-approved uses, which are called "off-label" uses. Personally, I've never seen Flomax used in women. I hope this helps!

Best of luck,

Casey

Hi,

We actually had a recent question from a woman about using Flomax for kidney stones. You can check out the answer in Dr. Motola's sharepost: Flomax for Kidney Stones: Can It Be Used by Women?

Here's the full drug information for Flomax.

-Dan

Flomax is sometimes prescribed for females for urinary retention.  It is an alpha blocker, which works in males because there are alpha receptors in the prostate.  It has recently been discovered that there are also alpha receptors in the female bladder neck.  Hope this helps!

Definately. I know this because I was prescribed it a little over a year ago. I had urinary hesitancy after a bout of completely being unable to urinate for 3 days. It helps some. Last time I checked I was a female...LOL. I do get some funny looks at the hospital or docs offices when I tell them I'm on flomax. It's always "isn't that the prostrate drug?"

I have multiple bilateral(both sides) kidney stones. My urologist just put me on flomax because she said it opens up the urethra allowing the small stones to pass through.

As of today,7/16/09.I also am on ..Flomax.and am,Female! Today My Urologist,Doc G,gave it to me due to my rather Inability,to empty out at ANYTIME!!!May I also add they do give this drug to women who have havd ,SPINE INJURYS,MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS(myself),PARKINSONS,etc...as this drug could... I say COULD... save them from having to CATH.... which,would be a Blessing in its self!..Since I just took my 1st pill....my OPINION... IS OF NO VALUE JUST YET,,,I just Pray... it does what Doc G and I dicussed it could DO!!!!!        ..........Best of Luck to anyone else... beginning ... the road to the Bathroom!!!!

Yes, females are sometimes prescribed Flomax.  My doctor gave me samples and didn't write a presecription.  Maybe because it isn't yet approved for women and he doesn't want a trail.  Hmmm. I wish that I had found this site sooner.  So far I've been taking it for about a week.  I've noticed some difference in my urine flow, but not enough to say that it's truly working. I also have multiple sclerosis and have to look for potential drug interactions.  I recommend registering your meds with "IGuard" for medication updates and interactions.  Before taking, ask your doctor about FDA approval.  Hopes this helps!

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I was recently prescribed Flomax  because of trouble emptying my bladder.  I was unsure about taking it as all the info. I read said it was for men only but I tried it and I'm very glad I did.  I can honestly see a difference - less trips to the bathroom.