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Cardura XL Patient Information including How Should I Take
In this Article
- What is doxazosin (Cardura XL)?
- What are the possible side effects of doxazosin (Cardura XL)?
- What is the most important information I should know about doxazosin (Cardura XL)?
- What should I discuss with my doctor before taking doxazosin (Cardura XL)?
- How should I take doxazosin (Cardura XL)?
- What happens if I miss a dose (Cardura XL)?
- What happens if I overdose (Cardura XL)?
- What should I avoid while taking doxazosin (Cardura XL)?
- What other drugs will affect doxazosin (Cardura XL)?
- Where can I get more information?
What should I discuss with my doctor before taking doxazosin (Cardura XL)?
You should not use this medication if you are allergic to doxazosin or similar medicines such as alfuzosin (Uroxatral), prazosin (Minipress), silodosin (Rapaflo), tamsulosin (Flomax), or terazosin (Hytrin).
If you have liver disease or a history of prostate cancer, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take doxazosin.
Doxazosin can affect your pupils during cataract surgery. Tell your eye surgeon ahead of time that you are using this medication. Do not stop using doxazosin before surgery unless your surgeon tells you to.
FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether doxazosin will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
It is not known whether doxazosin passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How should I take doxazosin (Cardura XL)?
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.
Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results.
Doxazosin lowers blood pressure and may cause dizziness or fainting, especially when you first start taking it, or when you start taking it again. Call your doctor if you have severe dizziness or feel like you might pass out.
You may feel very dizzy when you first wake up. Be careful when standing or sitting up from a lying position.
If you stop taking doxazosin for any reason, call your doctor before you start taking it again. You may need a dose adjustment.
Your blood pressure or prostate will need to be checked often. Visit your doctor regularly.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medication even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life.
Some things can cause your blood pressure to get too low. This includes vomiting, diarrhea, heavy sweating, heart disease, dialysis, a low-salt diet, or taking diuretics (water pills). Tell your doctor if you have a prolonged illness that causes diarrhea or vomiting.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Additional Cardura XL Information
- Cardura XL Drug Interactions Center: doxazosin oral
- Cardura XL Side Effects Center
- Cardura XL Overview including Precautions
- Cardura XL FDA Approved Prescribing Information including Dosage
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