I called the company which makes Effexor to ask them about Flomax and prostatitis. While they could not confirm that there is a direct conflict between Effexor and Flomax, they did tell me that Effexor causes urinary side-effects, including frequency and abnormal ejaculation. Therefore, it seems logical to avoid this medication if one is suffering from Prostatitis/CPPS/IC.
I'm not sure what other anti-anxiety drugs are out there which do not have urinary side-effects.
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Richard.N
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Carlton,
Apart from my experience with Flomax/Efexor and what you have learned about the possible side effects from the manufacturer, is the combination working for you?
Richard.
Apart from my experience with Flomax/Efexor and what you have learned about the possible side effects from the manufacturer, is the combination working for you?
Richard.
Richard
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
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I wasn't on Efexor for it's anti-anxiety properties so the alternative I am now trialling won't be of any use.
Would Buspar be a short term alternative? I've just looked it up and I can't see anything about urinary problems.
Would Buspar be a short term alternative? I've just looked it up and I can't see anything about urinary problems.
Richard
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
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Buspar does not have any impacts on CP/CPPS or urinary problems as far as I know. Check with your doctor.
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Richard.N
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Has anyone heard of a supplement called Zen for anxiety?
It contains GABA and an amino acid called theanine (found in green tea).
Apparently it only takes 30 mins to kick in.
Baclofen (which I am taking for CPPS) is a GABA analogue but I don't think I have had much of a levelling effect from it. However, Valiam et al are said to work by attaching to GABA receptors.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
It contains GABA and an amino acid called theanine (found in green tea).
Apparently it only takes 30 mins to kick in.
Baclofen (which I am taking for CPPS) is a GABA analogue but I don't think I have had much of a levelling effect from it. However, Valiam et al are said to work by attaching to GABA receptors.
Any feedback would be appreciated.
Richard
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.
Age: 39. | Onset Age: 30. Onset Date: January 2002. Symptoms (back then): Supra-pubic pain, back pain, urinary frequency, urgency and difficulty, weak stream, nocturia, (and variously) chronic fatigue, IBS. Current symptoms: more frequent than normal, but pretty much under control. Current amelioration: Xatral 10mg, Mirtazapine 30mg. | Worsened By: Stress, binge drinking, strained bowel movements, bloating, sitting on hard surfaces, jogging, and regularly - THE WINTER!
I'm not a medical expert. My comment is opinion. See your medical professional.