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BPH Symptom Quiz
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a treatable medical condition and you can get
relief.
Take our eight-question quiz to see if you might have BPH and print out a copy to
share with your doctor. Only a doctor can tell you if your symptoms are due to BPH or another prostate disease. Even
if your score is low, see your doctor if your symptoms are troublesome.
This quiz is adapted from the International Prostate Symptom Score (IPSS) questions
and consist of the seven American Urological Association (AUA) Symptoms Score questions
plus the single Bothersome Score Question. Generally, men with BPH will score higher
on this symptom evaluation than men who do not have the condition.
Take our quick eight-question quiz:
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Over the past month, how often have you had a sensation of not emptying your bladder
completely after you have finished urinating?
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Over the past month, how often have you had to urinate again less than two hours
after you have finished urinating?
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Over the past month, how often have you found you stopped and started again several
times when you urinated?
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Over the past month, how often have you found it difficult to postpone urination?
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Over the past month, how often have you had a weak urinary stream?
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Over the past month, how often have you had to push or strain to begin urination?
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Over the past month, how many times did you most typically get up to urinate from
the time you went to bed at night until the time you got up in the morning?
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If you were to spend the rest of your life with your urinary condition just the
way it is now, how would you feel about that?
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Patient Information
UROXATRAL®
(Alfuzosin hydrochloride
extended-release tablets)
Read the Patient Information that comes with UROXATRAL before you start
using it and each time you get a refill. There may be new information.
This leaflet does not take the place of talking with your doctor about your
condition or your treatment. You and your doctor should talk about all your
medicines, including UROXATRAL, now and at your regular checkups.
What is the most important information I should know about UROXATRAL?
UROXATRAL can cause:
- a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when you start treatment.
This may lead to fainting, dizziness, or lightheadedness. Do not drive,
operate machinery, or do any dangerous activities until you know how
UROXATRAL affects you. This is especially important if you already
have a problem with low blood pressure or take medicines to treat
high blood pressure. If you begin to feel dizzy or lightheaded, lie down
with your legs and feet up, and if your symptoms do not improve call
your doctor.
What is UROXATRAL?
UROXATRAL is a prescription medicine that is called an “alpha-blocker”.
UROXATRAL is used in adult men to treat the symptoms of benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). UROXATRAL may help to relax the muscles in
the prostate and the bladder which may lessen the symptoms of BPH and
improve urine flow.
Before prescribing UROXATRAL, your doctor may examine your prostate
gland and do a blood test called a prostate specific antigen (PSA) test to
check for prostate cancer. Prostate cancer and BPH can cause the same
symptoms. Prostate cancer needs a different treatment.
UROXATRAL is not for use in women or children.
Some medicines called “alpha-blockers” are used to treat high blood pressure.
UROXATRAL has not been studied for the treatment of high blood pressure.
Who should not take UROXATRAL?
Do not take UROXATRAL if you:
- have liver problems
- are taking antifungal drugs like ketoconazole or HIV drugs called
protease inhibitors
- are already taking an alpha-blocker for either high blood pressure or
prostate problems
- are a woman
- are a child under the age of 18
- are allergic to UROXATRAL. The active ingredient is alfuzosin hydrochloride. See the end of this leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in UROXATRAL.
Before taking UROXATRAL, tell your doctor:
- if you have liver problems
- if you have kidney problems
- if you or any family members have a rare heart condition known as
congenital prolongation of the QT interval.
- about all the medicines you take, including prescription and
non-prescription medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements. Some of your other medicines may affect the way you respond or react
to UROXATRAL.
- if you have had low blood pressure, especially after taking another medicine.
Signs of low blood pressure are fainting, dizziness, and lightheadedness.
- if you have a heart problem called angina (pain in your chest, jaw, or arm).
What you need to know while taking UROXATRAL (alfuzosin HCl) tablets
- If you have an eye surgery for cataract (clouding of the eye) planned, tell
your ophthalmologist that you are using UROXATRAL or have previously
been treated with an alpha-blocker.
How do I take UROXATRAL?
- Take UROXATRAL exactly as your doctor prescribes it.
- Take one UROXATRAL tablet after the same meal each day.
UROXATRAL should be taken just after eating food. Do not take it on an
empty stomach.
- Swallow the UROXATRAL tablet whole. Do not crush, split, or chew
UROXATRAL tablets.
- If you take too much UROXATRAL call your local poison control center or
emergency room right away.
What are the possible side effects of UROXATRAL?
The most common side effects with UROXATRAL are:
- dizziness
- headache
- tiredness
Call your doctor if you get any side effect that bothers you.
These are not all the side effects of UROXATRAL. For more information ask
your doctor or pharmacist.
How do I store UROXATRAL?
Store UROXATRAL between 59°F and 86°F (15°C and 30°C).
Protect from light and moisture.
Keep UROXATRAL and all medicines out of the reach of children.
General information about UROXATRAL:
Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned
in patient information leaflets. Do not use UROXATRAL for a condition for
which it was not prescribed. Do not give UROXATRAL to other people, even
if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.
This leaflet summarizes the most important information about UROXATRAL.
If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your
doctor or pharmacist for information about UROXATRAL that is written for
health professionals.
You may also visit our website at www.UROXATRAL.com
or call 1-800-446-6267.
What are the ingredients of UROXATRAL?
Active Ingredient: alfuzosin hydrochloride
Inactive Ingredients: colloidal silicon dioxide (NF), ethylcellulose (NF),
hydrogenated castor oil (NF), hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (USP),
magnesium stearate (NF), mannitol (USP), microcrystalline cellulose (NF),
povidone (USP), and yellow ferric oxide (NF).
sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC
Bridgewater, NJ 08807
© 2009 sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC
ALF-WFPLR-WPLR-JUN09
*Some restrictions may apply
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.
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