Uroxatral is a medication commonly prescribed to treat an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV Web article provides a complete overview of Uroxatral, including information on how the medication works, potential side effects, dosing tips, and precautions.
Some of the most common side effects of Uroxatral include fatigue, headaches, and dizziness. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at several possible Uroxatral side effects, including those that are potentially serious and require medical care.
Up to 2 percent of men taking Uroxatral (alfuzosin hydrochloride) may experience impotence. This eMedTV Web segment further discusses the studies that have been done on Uroxatral and impotence, and explains what your doctor may recommend for treatment.
As this eMedTV page explains, Uroxatral uses generally include the treatment of an enlarged prostate (BPH). This page discusses how Uroxatral works and describes possible off-label uses of the medicine, such as treating urinary retention in women.
The standard Uroxatral dosage for treating an enlarged prostate is 10 mg once a day. This selection from the eMedTV Web library further discusses Uroxatral dosing guidelines and offers tips and precautions for taking the medication.
Medicines that can negatively interact with Uroxatral include nitrates, quinidine, and certain antibiotics. This eMedTV page includes a more complete list of medications causing Uroxatral drug interactions, including the effects of these interactions.
You may not be able to safely take Uroxatral if you have certain medical conditions. This eMedTV Web page lists several Uroxatral warnings and precautions to be aware of before starting treatment with Uroxatral, including what to tell your doctor.
Seek immediate medical attention if you believe you have overdosed on Uroxatral (alfuzosin hydrochloride). This eMedTV article covers the possible effects of a Uroxatral overdose (such as dangerously low blood pressure) and describes treatment options.
As this eMedTV page explains, Uroxatral (alfuzosin hydrochloride) probably won't cause any problems during pregnancy, but it is not approved for any use in women. This article also discusses what to do if you are using Uroxatral and pregnancy occurs.
It is not known if it is safe for women to use Uroxatral (alfuzosin hydrochloride) while breastfeeding. This eMedTV page explains, however, that Uroxatral is not intended for use in women, and no research has been done on Uroxatral and breastfeeding.
As this eMedTV page explains, there is currently no generic Uroxatral (alfuzosin hydrochloride) available. This page discusses when a generic Uroxatral may become available and offers a warning about companies claiming to sell a generic form of the drug.
Some of the alternatives to Uroxatral include other medicines, watchful waiting, and surgery. This eMedTV segment describes each alternative in more detail and explains when it may be time to consider one of these Uroxatral alternatives.
