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Doxazosin |
30 - 1 mg Tablets |
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Male
Female
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Doxazosin |
60 - 1 mg Tablets |
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Doxazosin |
100- 1 mg Tablets |
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Doxazosin |
30 - 2 mg Tablets |
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Doxazosin |
60 - 2 mg Tablets |
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Doxazosin |
100- 2 mg Tablets |
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Doxazosin |
30 - 4 mg Tablets |
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Doxazosin |
60 - 4 mg Tablets |
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Doxazosin |
100- 4 mg Tablets |
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Doxazosin |
30 - 8 mg Tablets |
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Doxazosin |
60 - 8 mg Tablets |
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Doxazosin |
100- 8 mg Tablets |
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Doxazosin Medication Drug
Information
The following information is
intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and
judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of
the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Online Doxazosin Use Indication:
Doxazosin
comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken once a
day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully,
and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not
understand. Take doxazosin exactly as directed. Do not take more
or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your
doctor.
Doxazosin controls high blood pressure and the symptoms of
benign prostatic hyperplasia but does not cure them. Continue to
take doxazosin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking
doxazosin without talking to your doctor.
Medication Doxazosin Side Effects:
Although
side effects from doxazosin are not common, they can occur. Tell
your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go
away:
dizziness
headache
tiredness
blurred vision
decreased sexual ability
nervousness
increased urination
upset stomach
vomiting
diarrhea
constipation
gas
muscle weakness or pain
ringing in ears
dry mouth
stuffy nose
difficulty sleeping
depression
flushing (feeling of warmth)
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your
doctor immediately:
difficulty breathing
fast heartbeat
irregular heartbeat
chest pain
skin rash
swollen ankles or feet
fainting
painful erection of the penis that lasts for several hours
Precautions on using Doxazosin
Before
taking Doxazosin,
tell your doctor and pharmacist
if you are allergic to doxazosin, prazosin (Minipress),
terazosin (Hytrin), or any other drugs.
what prescription and nonprescription medications you are
taking, especially beta blockers such as atenolol (Tenormin),
carteolol (Cartrol), labetalol (Normodyne,Trandate), metoprolol
(Lopressor), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal), sotalol (Betapace),
and timolol (Blocadren); clonidine (Catapres); indomethacin (Indocin);
verapamil (Calan); and vitamins.
if you have or have ever had liver disease.
if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are
breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking doxazosin,
call your doctor.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking doxazosin.
you should know that this drug may make you drowsy or dizzy. Do
not drive a car or operate machinery 12-24 hours after the first
time you take doxazosin or after your dose is increased.
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