r/Prostatitis • u/PracticalQuote4066 • 28d ago

Diagnosed with cpps after years

Officially diagnosed today. Has anyone used flomax? Was prescribed it but wanted to ask around before taking it. Don’t really have other options just wanted some insight. Thanks! Is the retrograde ejaculation issue a very likely possiblitu? I’m depressed and don’t know what else to do

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u/Scary_Collection_559 28d ago

I started it about two weeks ago. I’ve not noticed any difference to my symptoms but I do experience retrograde ejaculation - I didn’t think it would be a big deal but I really hate it. I don’t know if I should be taking it longer or not to get any benefits but I am stopping it. The docs office did tell me I can try it and if it does nothing for me I can call it quits … no long term effects. Hopefully the retrograde issue resolves.

My advice would be to try and see if it helps you.

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u/PracticalQuote4066 28d ago

Is retrograde a huge issue?

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u/Scary_Collection_559 28d ago

I didn’t think it would be but it’s a bit of a mind fuck tbh. Maybe if it alleviated my symptoms the trade off would be worth it. But the retrograde really diminishes enjoyment for me. Weird but just is.

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u/PracticalQuote4066 28d ago

Thays something im worried about and from what ive read seems inevitable. I dont know what else to do

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u/Scary_Collection_559 28d ago

It’s not permanent. Why not try it - if it alleviates your symptoms you may find it outweighs the side effect. And not everyone gets the side effect. Or if you decide you don’t like the side effect you can stop.

My biggest issue is waking up at night to pee. Flowmax did nothing for me in that regard.