Doxazosin Mesylate

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

Last Reviewed: Apr 15, 2024

Pros & Cons


Doxazosin (Cardura) Pros and Cons

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  • You only need to take doxazosin once daily. The regular tablets can be taken without regard to meals, in the morning or evening.
  • There is a lower-cost generic available.
  • It may be possible to treat both hypertension and symptoms of BPH in men with one drug.

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  • Doxazosin is not the first-choice medication for hypertension.
  • While this medication can treat the symptoms of BPH, it does not cure the condition or stop the prostate from enlarging further.
  • Doxazosin may not be safe for people with liver disease.