Side Effects of UROXATRAL
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Side Effects of UROXATRAL
UROXATRAL provides safety you can trust. However, before starting any treatment
you should discuss all the benefits and risks with your doctor.
In clinical trials, the most common side effects associated with UROXATRAL were:
Dizziness
Upper respiratory tract infection
Headache
Fatigue
UROXATRAL has also been associated with a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially
near the time of treatment initiation. Low blood pressure may lead to fainting,
dizziness or lightheadedness. You should not drive, operate machinery or participate
in any dangerous activities until you know how UROXATRAL will affect you. This is
especially important if you have already been diagnosed with low blood pressure
or take medicines to treat high blood pressure or erectile dysfunction. If you begin
to feel dizzy or lightheaded, lie down with your legs and feet up. If your symptoms
do not improve, call your doctor. Call your doctor if you experience any side effect
that bothers you. Please see the important
safety information for UROXATRAL, or ask your doctor or pharmacist for more
information.
Indication
Uroxatral® (alfuzosin HCl 10 mg extended-release tablets) is an alpha1-blocker
for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of BPH.
Important Safety Information
Do not take UROXATRAL if you have liver problems or if you are taking antifungal
drugs like ketoconazole or itraconazole, or HIV drugs like ritonavir.
UROXATRAL can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when starting treatment.
This may lead to fainting, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate
machinery, or do any dangerous activity until you know how UROXATRAL will affect
you. This is especially important if you already have a problem with low blood pressure
or take medicines to treat high blood pressure. There may be an increased risk of
low blood pressure and fainting when taking UROXATRAL in combination with blood
pressure medication or nitrates, or erectile dysfunction medication.
If considering cataract surgery (clouding of the eyes), tell your eye surgeon that
you are currently taking UROXATRAL or have previously been treated with an alpha-blocker.
Before taking UROXATRAL, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Also, tell your doctor if you or any family member(s) have or take medications for
a rare heart condition known as congenital prolongation of the QT interval.
BPH and prostate cancer can cause the same symptoms. However, UROXATRAL is not a
treatment for prostate cancer.
The most common side effects with UROXATRAL are dizziness, upper respiratory tract
infection, headache, and tiredness.
Please see accompanying
full prescribing information.
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