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Supporting a Loved One With BPH
You care about your loved one and want him to play an active role in his healthcare.
However, many men feel uncomfortable talking about their prostate. But if you have
noticed him experiencing symptoms
of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or enlarged prostate, there are things
you can do to help:
- Urge him to see his doctor. Early detection and treatment can improve the management
of signs and symptoms.
- Tell him that most urinary problems are not the result of just "getting older,"
but are symptoms of a manageable condition.
- Let him know that if he is suffering from BPH symptoms, such as getting up frequently at night to urinate,
he can get relief from treatment.
- Help him to make a list of his symptoms so that he can track them over time. Looking
at a written list may help him to see how significant they are and persuade him
to call the doctor's office sooner.
- Tell him it’s important to talk to his doctor about all his concerns as treatment
for an enlarged prostate may also cause sexual side effects.
- If he’s on medication treatment for his BPH symptoms, remind him that it’s important
to continue taking his medication to maintain symptom relief and that he should always consult
his doctor before changing or discontinuing his medication.
*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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