Uroxatral Use Warnings

What may interact with Uroxatral?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

-another alpha blocker medicine, such as doxazosin, prazosin, silodosin, tamsulosin, terazosin
-certain medicines for fungal infections like fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole
-cisapride
-dronedarone
-droperidol
-pimozide
-ritonavir
-thioridazine

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

-avanafil
-cimetidine
-certain medicines for chest pain or blood pressure
-dofetilide
-grapefruit juice
-other medicines that prolong the QT interval (cause an abnormal heart rhythm)
-sildenafil
-tadalafil
-vardenafil
-ziprasidone

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Uroxatral?

They need to know if you have any of the following conditions:

-heart disease
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-low blood pressure
-an unusual or allergic reaction to alfuzosin, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

What should I watch for while using Uroxatral?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check your blood pressure regularly. Ask your doctor or health care professional what your blood pressure should be and when you should contact him or her.

Drowsiness and dizziness are more likely to occur after the first dose, after an increase in dose, or during hot weather or exercise. These effects can decrease once your body adjusts to this medicine. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol can make you more drowsy and dizzy. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Contact your doctor or health care professional right away if you have an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours or if it becomes painful. This may be a sign of a serious problem and must be treated right away to prevent permanent damage.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light and moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.