Urine output symptoms and conditions

I have been on Flomax less than a week. Already I am seeing signs of mental confusion, being drowsy to the point of almost falling asleep at inopportune times, muscle cramps, and a dull ache in the area of the prostate.

Flow was good prior to starting Flomax. It has improved slightly but so has a sense of urgency. It seems to be acting a bit like a diuretic in that I am going a lot more frequently and with high volume and good pressure.

Diuretics can cause a loss of potassium, which can result in severe muscle cramps or spasm. I have had a charley horse in the calf, a foot that cramped up when I stood on it, and a tightening of the abdomen such that I could see a lump in one area. One must wonder if these are related.

The precautions include watching for heard palpitations. The heart is a muscle, isn't it? I would not want that muscle cramping up.

Perhaps the doctor thinks it advisable to attain perfection in urinary performance. But perhaps it is better to go through life with a slight problem that will likely not change, and also without irritating a gland that is prone to cancer. In reading the postings here it would seem that this medical perfection comes at a great cost.

I have been taking lisinopril for about a year.I have had many of the side effects listed here...dizziness,nausea,lack of energy and that TERRIBLE cough.It starts when you least suspect it,the most awful dry throat and cough.Recently my doctor increased my dose and I have noticed in the first few days I have decreased urine output and palpitations especially when reclining.I will let my doctor know on Monday for all the good it will do.Physicians are never real happy when you complain about side effects and many times they ignore you or make you feel like you are imagining these problems.

IF I INCREASE MY CARAFATE TO 4X DAILY, I NOTICE MY URINE OUTPUT INCREASES..... IS THIS A SIDE EFFECT???---------CJM

62 yo female. I have been on 20mg Lipitor for a few years and the doctor ignored my complaints of thigh pain when I wake up in the mornings. When last tested my cholesteral level was still higher than she thought acceptable so the dose was increased to 40mg. I lasted on that for about 3 weeks. Unbearable pain all day rather than just in the mornings. I am back on 20mg but only taking one every second day. I am feeling so much better - less pain and much more energy (which I never associated with the meds). I am wondering if anyone else has experienced a problem with urine output. I have had this problem for a few years and after reading doing some internet research last night I am now wondering if that is also a result of taking Lipitor. I am very close to ceasing the Lipitor altogether as I think the cure may be worse than the disease!!

I am totally shocked at what I have learned about Lipitor. My physician prescribed 10mg for me over 4 years ago. No major problems until recently. Severe neck/shoulder pain for about 3 months. Dr said it was a pulled muscle. Gave me Skelaxin. No help. Went to Chiropractor--yanked, cracked, beat, etc--no help. In the past 2 weeks or so I have developed pain in my hips, back and legs. Blamed it on being 52 years old. As I read some of the experiences on here I could relate to each one. I also have gained about 30 pounds in the past 4 years, short term memory is terrible. NO ENERGY> 3 years ago-Dr started me on Wellbutrin for depression, then added Zoloft. I am to the point now I want to get off of all this and see how I could really feel. Not sure about withdrawals. Any comments on stopping the meds?

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my mother is taking fosamax for her compression fracture and is now having swollen legs.i believe the sodium in the drug is the cause.although she has heart failure the edema seems to be due to this drug as it started after she took it.it also causes fluid retention as she complains of less urine output

I am almost finished taking a 3 week course of Prednisone- thank goodness! I am in my early 30's. I have had quite a few side effects that I didn't even originally know were from this drug - but now am convinced. I have had a dry mouth and a bad taste in my mouth (for about a week), had an increase in urine output, increased urination, night sweating (at back of head and base of neck especially), inability to sleep through the night, frequent urination at night (previously I never woke up at night to use the bathroom), off and on blurred vision (only in one eye), & muscle weakness of the bladder (mild incontinence) only at night. The things that bother me the most and cause me concern are the urinary issues (waking up at night to use the bathroom is disturbing my already hard to get sleep).

I was prescribed Levaquin 500mg for 7 days to treat my sore throat.After taking the second pill , I felt dizzy, my heart- beat increased significantly, I perspired profusely, my mouth and throat were very dry and my urine output was noticebly reduced. I was unable to stand for over one hour.
The following day I took the third pill and exactly the same thing happened.
I have stopped taking the Levaquin and the symptoms have dissapeared.
Hope there was no permanent damage.