Cardura XL (Doxazosin) Customer Reviews

Cardura XL

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Doxazosin

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Drug Description:

This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure in adults. it is also used to treat urinary problems caused by swelling of the prostate in aging males. Doctors may prescribe for other reasons.Store at below 86 degrees F. Protect from heat, light and moisture. Keep out of reach of childrenHow much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking this medication without checking with your doctor. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. The initial dose is given once daily in the morning or at night (with or without food) and may be increased by your doctor over time. Improvements in urinary flow problems (if used for swelling of the prostate) should occur within 1 to 2 weeks. This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Use caution. Avoid hazardous tasks for at least 24 hours after taking the first dose, missing doses, increasing the dose or taking other medications. Lab and blood pressure testing may be required. Keep appointments. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your doctor. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.Do not take this medication if you are allergic to any ingredient of this medicine or similar medicines (eg, prazosin, terazosin)Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition, such as kidney or liver function impairmentThis medicine can cause you to become faint, dizzy, or light-headed, particularly when first standing up. You should avoid driving or any hazardous tasks where injury could occur for 24 hours after taking the first dose of this medicine, after your dose has been increased, or if this medicine has been stopped and then restarted.Most severe:  First dose effect- Dizziness, fainting and falls are possible due to lower blood pressure. These symptoms are more likely to occur when rising quickly from a seated or lying position, if the dose is increased, or if therapy is stopped and then restarted. To lessen the chance of problems, the first dose should be given at bedtime. Sit or lie down if you feel lightheaded. Males may experience sustained, painful erection (priapism).Most common:  Fatigue; dizziness; swelling; difficulty breathing; weight gain; drowsiness; general body discomfort.Other: (Rarely) Abnormal thinking, agitation, allergic reactions, altered sense of smell, amnesia, blood in the urine, breast development in men, breast pain, breathing difficulties, changeable emotions, changes in taste, chest pain, confusion, coughing, decreased sensation, dizziness when standing up, dry skin, earache, fainting, fecal incontinence, fever, frequent urination, gout, hair loss, heart attack, hives, inability to concentrate, inability to tolerate light, increased appetite, increased thirst, infection, loss of appetite, loss of sense of personal identity, migraine headache, morbid dreams, nighttime urination, pallor, prolonged erections, rapid pounding heartbeat, sexual problems, sinus inflammation, slight or partial paralysis, slow heartbeat, sore throat, stroke, tremors, twitching, urinary disorders, vomiting, weight gain, weight loss, wheezing, yellow skin and eyes.

Indication:

This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure in adults. it is also used to treat urinary problems caused by swelling of the prostate in aging males. Doctors may prescribe for other reasons.

Storage:

Store at below 86 degrees F. Protect from heat, light and moisture. Keep out of reach of children

General:

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Precautions:

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition, such as kidney or liver function impairment

Warnings:

This medicine can cause you to become faint, dizzy, or light-headed, particularly when first standing up. You should avoid driving or any hazardous tasks where injury could occur for 24 hours after taking the first dose of this medicine, after your dose has been increased, or if this medicine has been stopped and then restarted.

Patient Family Info:

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking this medication without checking with your doctor. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. The initial dose is given once daily in the morning or at night (with or without food) and may be increased by your doctor over time. Improvements in urinary flow problems (if used for swelling of the prostate) should occur within 1 to 2 weeks. This medicine may cause drowsiness or dizziness. Use caution. Avoid hazardous tasks for at least 24 hours after taking the first dose, missing doses, increasing the dose or taking other medications. Lab and blood pressure testing may be required. Keep appointments. Do not take any other over-the-counter

Contra Indication:

Do not take this medication if you are allergic to any ingredient of this medicine or similar medicines (eg, prazosin, terazosin)

Severe Side Effects:

Most severe:  First dose effect- Dizziness, fainting and falls are possible due to lower blood pressure. These symptoms are more likely to occur when rising quickly from a seated or lying position, if the dose is increased, or if therapy is stopped and then restarted. To lessen the chance of problems, the first dose should be given at bedtime. Sit or lie down if you feel lightheaded. Males may experience sustained, painful erection (priapism).

Common Side Effects:

Most common:  Fatigue; dizziness; swelling; difficulty breathing; weight gain; drowsiness; general body discomfort.

Other Side Effects:

(Rarely) Abnormal thinking, agitation, allergic reactions, altered sense of smell, amnesia, blood in the urine, breast development in men, breast pain, breathing difficulties, changeable emotions, changes in taste, chest pain, confusion, coughing, decreased sensation, dizziness when standing up, dry skin, earache, fainting, fecal incontinence, fever, frequent urination, gout, hair loss, heart attack, hives, inability to concentrate, inability to tolerate light, increased appetite, increased thirst, infection, loss of appetite, loss of sense of personal identity, migraine headache, morbid dreams, nighttime urination, pallor, prolonged erections, rapid pounding heartbeat, sexual problems, sinus inflammation, slight or partial paralysis, slow heartbeat, sore throat, stroke, tremors, twitching, urinary disorders, vomiting, weight gain, weight loss, wheezing, yellow skin and eyes.

Additional information

Generic name:

Doxazosin, Doxazosin XL

Formulation:

Tablet

Strength(s):

4mg, 8mg

Quantities Available:

84, 100

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