Flomax Drug Interactions Explained
The following sections explain in detail the potentially negative interactions that can occur when
Flomax is combined with any of the drugs listed above.
Other Alpha Blockers
It is not known if Flomax will interact with other alpha blockers. However, due to the potential for dangerously low
blood pressure (hypotension), Flomax should not be taken with other alpha blockers.
Certain Antibiotics or Antifungals
Taking Flomax with certain antibiotics or antifungals can increase the level of Flomax in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to decrease your
Flomax dosage while you are taking antibiotics or antifungals.
Chlorpromazine
Chlorpromazine can increase the level of Flomax in your blood, increasing your risk of
Flomax side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose to prevent this interaction.
Cimetidine (Tagamet)
Taking Flomax with
cimetidine can increase the level of Flomax in your blood, perhaps increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your dose of these medications or suggest an alternative to cimetidine.
Delavirdine (Rescriptor)
Delavirdine can increase the level of Flomax in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your Flomax dose.
Diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren)
Diclofenac can increase the level of Flomax in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your Flomax dose.
Fluoxetine (Prozac, Sarafem)
Fluoxetine can increase the level of Flomax in your blood, increasing your risk of side effects. Your healthcare provider may need to adjust your Flomax dose.
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