Alfuzosin ER

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: May 26, 2023

Common Questions


Common Questions about Alfuzosin


What is the best time of day to take alfuzosin?

You can take alfuzosin at any time of the day, but you should take it with food and with the same meal every day. If you develop dizziness with this medicine, it may help to take it with your evening meal before you go to bed.



Is it safe to take alfuzosin for the long term?

It is safe to take alfuzosin long-term to treat urinary symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH) but make sure you do so under a healthcare provider’s supervision.



Does alfuzosin reduce prostate size?

No, alfuzosin does not reduce prostate size. It only controls symptoms caused by an enlarged prostate.



Does alfuzosin work immediately?

No, alfuzosin does not work immediately. It can take up to 4 weeks to get the full benefits of this medicine and notice an improvement in urinary symptoms such as hesitancy, urgency, frequency, weak stream, and dribbling.



Who should not take alfuzosin?

Women and children under 18 years of age should not take alfuzosin. This medication is for adult men with benign prostate enlargement. Also, those with an allergy to alfuzosin, people taking certain medications such as HIV drugs, and those with certain health conditions such as liver disease should not take this medicine.



What is the price of alfuzosin without insurance?

Without insurance, alfuzosin can be as high as $323.42, but with a free BuzzRx prescription discount coupon, you could pay as low as $21.52 for the most common version of this medication. Use the BuzzRx drug price look-up tool to find the lowest discounted price, and be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity for the most accurate pricing. While generics tend to have the best savings, you can also use your BuzzRx card and coupons to purchase brand-name versions. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescription drugs—whether you have insurance or not.



What is the price of alfuzosin with insurance?

Ask your pharmacist or insurance provider for your copay price on alfuzosin—Copay amounts vary depending on the type of insurance plan you have and if there is a deductible to reach before prescription drug coverage begins.

You could save up to 80% on your prescription medication with a free BuzzRx discount coupon for alfuzosin. When using the BuzzRx lookup tool to find the price of your medicine, be sure to enter the correct dosage, form, and quantity to receive the most accurate discounted pricing. It never hurts to ask your pharmacist to try BuzzRx when filling or refilling any of your prescriptions—whether you have insurance or not.