My husband has been taking Flomax CR for 4 days and his blood pressure has increased (162/82) since starting this medication, is this normal?

It is not common for Flomax to cause an increase in blood pressure. High blood pressure can be caused by various factors such as certain over-the-counter medications, natural health products, forgetting to take anti-hypertensive medication, smoking, or stress. It can also be caused by kidney stones. It is recommended to consult a doctor to investigate further. In the meantime, it is advised to monitor blood pressure multiple times a day and keep a record. Other measures to control blood pressure include maintaining a healthy diet, reducing salt intake, maintaining a healthy weight, limiting alcohol consumption, quitting smoking, and regular physical activity.