IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION for UROXATRAL
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BPH and Sexual Concerns
It’s only natural to have concerns about how sexual function might be affected by benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). That’s why it’s important to talk to your doctor about all of your concerns — as treatment of enlarged prostate may also cause sexual side effects.
Common Sexual Concerns:
- Impotence – Medications and surgical procedures may cause impotence, or the inability to have an erection.
- Ejaculation – Both surgery and medications may cause a condition known as retrograde ejaculation, a condition in which semen enters the bladder during ejaculation and is later flushed out during urination.
- Decreased libido – medications may reduce the sex drive.
Keep in mind:
Complete recovery from symptoms caused by surgery for enlarged prostate can take
up to one year. The length of time for recovery depends on:
- When the surgery was performed
- How soon after the surgery the symptoms appeared
- The type of surgery that was performed
Concern about sexual function can often interfere with performance as much as BPH
treatment itself. Men may be able to regain sexual function earlier by understanding
how their medication works or by talking to their doctor before treatment. Some
men also find it helpful to speak to a counselor after treatment.
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Important Safety Information for UROXATRAL
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 or liver 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.