Compare Uroxatral vs. Hytrin
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Makes it easier to urinate.
Uroxatral (alfuzosin) is a good treatment for an enlarged prostate if medical treatment is needed.
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Upsides
- Uroxatral (alfuzosin) works just as well as other similar medications but with fewer/less severe side effects.
- Available as a generic medication.
- Simple once daily dosing.
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Downsides
- Uroxatral (alfuzosin) treats the symptoms of an enlarged prostate. It doesn't make the prostate smaller or stop it from getting bigger.
- Uroxatral (alfuzosin) interacts with many medications. Talk with your doctor or pharmacist before starting any new medication including non-prescription medications, natural products, and vitamins.
- Uroxatral (alfuzosin) can affect heart rhythms.
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Used for
- BPH
- Promote kidney stone passage
- Benign prostatic hyperplasia Hypertension
- Chronic prostatitis - chronic pelvic pain syndrome Hyperlipidemia Nocturia Oligozoospermia Radiation-induced disorder - Urethritis Spinal cord injury
Dosage forms
- Pill
- Pill
Price
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$9.99
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Side effects
4possible side effects
- Dizziness6%
- Upper lung infection3%
- Headache3%
- Fatigue3%
The Hytrin (Terazosin) FDA package insert doesn’t have numbers about how common side effects are.
Risks and risk factors
- Low blood pressure
- Taking medications for high blood pressure
- Drug interactions
- Taking multiple medications
- Floppy iris syndrome
- Cataract or glaucoma surgery
- Prolonged penile erection
- Liver impairment
- Liver impairment
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