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Common uses
This medicine is an alpha
blocker used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (bph).
Before using
Do not take this
medicine if you are also taking certain medicines for erectile
dysfunction such as sildenafil or vardenafil. Additional monitoring
of your dose or condition may be needed if you are also taking other
alpha- blockers (e.g., prazosin, terazosin, doxazosin).
Do not start or stop
any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your
doctor of any other medical conditions including high blood pressure,
or allergies. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
Directions
Follow the directions
for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine may
come with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your
doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you may have about
this medicine. Swallow whole. Do not break, crush, or chew before
swallowing.
Take this medicine 30
minutes after the same meal every day. Store this medicine at room
temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light.
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take the missed dose if you
remember the same day. Skip the missed dose if you do not remember
until the next day. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
It may take 1 week for
this medicine to work. Do not stop using this medicine without
checking with your doctor. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do
anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to
this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or
with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other
potentially dangerous tasks.
Alcohol, hot weather,
exercise, and fever can increase dizziness. To prevent dizziness or
fainting, sit up or stand up slowly, especially in the morning. Also,
sit or lie down at the first sign of dizziness or weakness. Before
you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist.
Possible side
effects
Side effects, that may
go away during treatment, include dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia,
nasal congestion, abnormal ejaculation, muscle weakness, back pain,
or increased cough. If they continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor.
Check with your doctor
as soon as possible if you experience a decrease in vision. If you
notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or
pharmacist.
If you take
too much
If overdose is
suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include severe headache,
dizziness, and fainting.
Additional
information
Do not share this
medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this
medicine for other health conditions. Keep this medicine out of the
reach of children. If using this medicine for an extended period of
time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
Drug
interactions
Drug interactions can
result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its
job. Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this
medicine. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription and
over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. |