ALFUZOSIN
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ALFUZOSIN (al-FOO-zoe-sin)
Other Names for this Medication: US – Uroxatral, Canada – Xatral
Appearance
White and yellow 3 layered round (10 mg) tablets
Why this Medication is Used
Alfuzosin is used in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH (enlargement of the prostate gland) by relaxing muscles in the prostate and bladder, resulting in improved urine flow and reduced BPH symptoms.
How do you take this Medication
The usual dose is 1 0mg once per day. Alfuzosin may be taken 30 minutes after the same meal every day. Do not take Alfuzosin tablets on an empty stomach. If you interrupt your treatment for several days or more, resume treatment at one tablet daily, after consulting your doctor.
Avoid drinking grapefruit juice and eating grapefruits while being treated with Alfuzosin.
Precautions
• Make sure to schedule regular check-ups with your doctor while taking Alfuzosin.
• Do not crush or chew tablets of Alfuzosin, as the tablets are specially made to regulate the release of Alfuzosin into the blood stream. Swallow the tablets whole.
• Avoid driving or operating dangerous machinery for 12 hours after the initial dose until you know how this medication will affect you.
• Avoid alcohol since alcohol may increase the effects of dizziness and fainting.
• Tell your doctor if you have liver problems, high blood pressure or other heart problems.
• Tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any of the following medications: Blood pressure lowering agents, Cimetidine, Warfarin, antifungal drugs such as ketoconazole or HIV drugs called protease inhibitors and herbal products.
• Store in a cool dry place at room temperature. Keep out of reach of children.
For more information on this medication, please call your doctor, pharmacist or nurse.
| SIDE EFFECTS | PREVENTION | WHAT YOU SHOULD DO |
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MORE COMMON |
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| • Dizziness
• Headache • Fatigue • Joint pain |
• Avoid sudden changes in posture. If you start to feel dizzy, lie down with your legs and feet up
• Take medication at bedtime (after dinner). |
• These effects should diminish overtime. If they don’t, contact your doctor.
• May take acetaminophen for headaches • Contact your doctor if the symptoms continue to bother you. |
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LESS COMMON |
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| • Runny nose, nasal congestion, chest cold symptoms | • Contact your doctor if the symptoms continue to bother you. | |
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RARE |
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| • Constipation
• Decrease in sexual function |
• Eat a high fibre diet with whole grains, fruit and raw vegetables. Light daily exercise. Drink plenty of fluids. | • Call your doctor if constipation becomes a problem (i.e. no bowel movement for 3 days or more).
• Contact your doctor if this continues to bother you |
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