Alfuzosin

Alfuzosin and Enlarged Prostate

Alfuzosin may be prescribed for males that have an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). This problem can make it very painful to urinate and a male often feels like he has to urinate but nothing comes out. This form of medication is in a category known as Alpha Blockers. It allows the muscles to relax so that the inflammation of the prostate is reduced. This allows the urine to flow as it should.

This type of medication is offered in an extended release tablet. That means a male only has to take Alfuzosin once per day. It should be taken after eating to help reduce the risk of nausea or vomiting from occurring. For the best results it should be taken at the same time every day.

Alfuzosin Dosage

The dose of this medication will vary though based on the needs of the patient. It is necessary to take it for the duration that the doctor offers, even if you feel better. Otherwise the issues with the prostate can become ongoing and more frequent. This medication doesn’t interact well with many others. Therefore, it is vital that you tell the doctor about what you are taking – including those that you don’t need a prescription for.

Alfuzosin Precautions

A complete medical history needs to be given to the doctor too. Anyone who has suffered from an irregular heartbeat, prostate cancer, chest pains, problems with blood pressure, hear disease, or kidney disease may not be a good candidate to use Alfuzosin. It will be evaluated on a case by case basis.

Women should never take this form of medication. Women who are pregnant or nursing shouldn’t even touch it. Some men feel very dizzy when they use Alfuzosin. Until you know how it will affect you, don’t operate machinery or drive a vehicle. Other side effects that may occur include fatigue, headaches, and lower libido.

Anyone that experiences a rash, hives, swelling of the fact, numbness in the extremities, trouble breathing, or changes in heart rate should call their doctor. These are serious side effects so don’t ignore them.