CARDURA (Doxazosin) is prescribed in the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and hypertension. CARDURA (Doxazosin) can decrease the urinary obstruction and inflammation in prostatic hyperplasia. CARDURA (Doxazosin) can improve the symptoms of BPH such as decreasing the size of inflamed prostate, normal urination and undisrupted urination. In hypertension, CARDURA (Doxazosin) can relax the blood vessels and reduce the blood pressure in hypertensive patients. CARDURA (Doxazosin) is contraindicated in children.
Who should not take CARDURA (Doxazosin)?
CARDURA (Doxazosin) is contraindicated in prostate cancer and in liver disease patients. You should not take drugs such as diuretics, Viagra, cialis and levitra, while you take CARDURA (Doxazosin). If you are allergic to drugs such as tamsulosin, uroxatral, silodosin, you should avoid taking CARDURA (Doxazosin). CARDURA (Doxazosin) is a pregnancy category - C drug and the safety of the drug in pregnancy and breastfeeding is not known.
CARDURA (Doxazosin) Side Effects:
CARDURA (Doxazosin) can cause chest pain, low blood pressure, irregular heart beats, prolonged erection of penis which is usually painful, loss of libido and sex drive, headache, fatigue, weight gain, dry mouth, flu like symptoms, loss of appetite, loss of sleep, increased sweating, vision and hearing changes, vertigo like symptoms, dyspnoea, bleeding and clotting disorders, weight changes, abnormal skin reactions with allergic manifestations etc.
How should I take CARDURA (Doxazosin)?
The recommended dosage for the CARDURA (Doxazosin) varies with disease conditions. In the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia, the usual dose is 1 – 8 mg and in the treatment of hypertension, the optimal dose is 1 – 16 mg, once daily. CARDURA (Doxazosin) can be administered as a monotherapy or as a combined therapy with diuretics. The following instruction should be followed to take the CARDURA (Doxazosin: (1) Take CARDURA (Doxazosin) first thing in the morning before you eat or drink anything except plain water. 2) Take CARDURA (Doxazosin) while you are sitting or standing up. 3) Take CARDURA (Doxazosin) with 6 to 8 ounces (about 1 cup) of plain water. Do not take CARDURA (Doxazosin) with any other drink besides plain water. Do not take CARDURA (Doxazosin) with coffee, tea, juice, milk or other dairy drinks. 4) Swallow CARDURA (Doxazosin) on a whole. Do not chew the tablet or keep CARDURA (Doxazosin) in your mouth to melt or dissolve. After taking CARDURA (Doxazosin) you must wait at least 30 minutes BEFORE: 1) lying down. You may sit, stand, or do normal activities like read the newspaper or take a walk. 2) Eating or drinking anything except plain water.
Keep taking CARDURA (Doxazosin) for as long as your health care provider tells you. For CARDURA (Doxazosin) to treat your BPH or hypertension or keep you away from getting BPH or hypertension, you have to take CARDURA (Doxazosin) as often and in the way CARDURA (Doxazosin) as prescribed.
What should I know about CARDURA (Doxazosin)?
- Take CARDURA (Doxazosin) exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
- CARDURA (Doxazosin) can be taken with or without food.
- Avoid alcohol and substance abuse while you take CARDURA (Doxazosin).
- For CARDURA (Doxazosin) dosage one must follow his doctor's instructions.
- It is important to take CARDURA (Doxazosin) regularly to get the most benefit, as directed by the Physician.
- Don’t stand in a same position for a prolong period of time.
- CARDURA (Doxazosin) can cause extreme dizziness or fainting; avoid driving vehicles or handling machineries that needs extreme attention.
- Be careful while you stand up or sit when wake up in the morning to avoid falling down. CARDURA (Doxazosin) can cause extreme dizziness in the morning time.
- CARDURA (Doxazosin) may affect the prognosis of cataract surgery. Inform you ophthalmic surgeon that are you are taking CARDURA (Doxazosin), before your surgery.
- Check your blood pressure and electrolytes regularly while you take CARDURA (Doxazosin).
- If you have any surgeries or invasive dental procedures, you should tell your doctor about your CARDURA (Doxazosin) treatment.
- Do not stop taking CARDURA (Doxazosin) without first talking to your doctor, even if you are feeling well. Even after your symptoms improve, you may require continuous treatment for quite some time, as directed by the Physician.
- Store CARDURA (Doxazosin) as per the instructions on the label.
What happens if I miss a dose of CARDURA (Doxazosin)?
Take the missed dose of CARDURA (Doxazosin) as soon as you remember, during the same day. If you do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and take CARDURA (Doxazosin) next day as routine dose. Do not take a double dose of the medication. If you miss CARDURA (Doxazosin) more than three doses, consult your Physician. Your doctor may prescribe you start with a low dose and then you can increase the dose gradually.
What happens if I overdose of CARDURA (Doxazosin)?
CARDURA (Doxazosin) overdose can cause fainting, nausea, vomiting and extreme dizziness. If you experience these symptoms, try to get emergency medical attention immediately.
Where can I get more information on CARDURA (Doxazosin)?
CARDURA (Doxazosin) prescribed patients, who try to place an order for CARDURA (Doxazosin) from an online pharmacy store, can place their prescription order at the CanadaDrugsOnline.com which is an online Canadian pharmacy store.
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