Alfuzosin may be prescribed to treat an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH). This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at the medication, including how it works, possible side effects, general dosing guidelines, and more.
As this eMedTV page explains, common side effects of alfuzosin include dizziness, fatigue, and headaches. This eMedTV Web page also takes an in-depth look at some of the more serious side effects, such as allergic reactions, chest pain, and fainting.
As this eMedTV Web article explains, alfuzosin is used for relieving the symptoms of an enlarged prostate in adults. This page also describes how the medication works and lists some off-label alfuzosin uses, such as treating premature ejaculation.
For treating an enlarged prostate, the standard dose of alfuzosin is one tablet a day, taken after a meal. This eMedTV segment describes alfuzosin dosage guidelines in more detail, including some tips on when and how to take the medication.
This selection from the eMedTV Web site explores potential alfuzosin drug interactions with medications such as antibiotics, nitrates, and quinidine. This page also describes the problems these drug interactions with alfuzosin can cause.
This eMedTV Web resource takes an in-depth look at precautions and warnings with alfuzosin, such as possible drug interactions and potentially serious side effects this medication can cause. This page also describes who should not take alfuzosin.
