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Overview & Facts
Men have a lot of fears about erectile dysfunction. Fight those fears with facts. Stop worrying and start learning about why men sometimes don't get erections.
What Is Erectile Dysfunction?
How common is it? What can I do about it? Get an overview here.
Did you know that erections start in the brain? Find out how the penis enlarges and how ejaculation occurs in this illustrated guide.
Causes
It's not always a case of mind over matter.
A side effect of some medications can be erectile dysfunction. Read on, you may need to check your medicine cabinet.
Are You at Risk?
Are you aware that diabetes and erectile dysfunction are linked? In men with diabetes, impotence may occur as an early complication.
Erections are all about blood flow to the penis. Learn more about conditions that affect blood flow – and cause male impotence.
Is biking bad for the bedroom? Certain bicycle seats may cause erectile dysfunction.
Prevention
A healthy lifestyle can mean a healthy love life.
Indication
Uroxatral® (alfuzosin HCl 10 mg extended-release tablets) is an alpha1-blocker for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of BPH.
Important Safety Information
Do not take UROXATRAL if you have liver problems or if you are taking antifungal drugs like ketoconazole or itraconazole, or HIV drugs like ritonavir.
UROXATRAL can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure, especially when starting treatment. This may lead to fainting, dizziness, and lightheadedness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do any dangerous activity until you know how UROXATRAL will affect you. This is especially important if you already have a problem with low blood pressure or take medicines to treat high blood pressure. There may be an increased risk of low blood pressure and fainting when taking UROXATRAL in combination with blood pressure medication or nitrates, or erectile dysfunction medication.
If considering cataract surgery (clouding of the eyes), tell your eye surgeon that you are currently taking UROXATRAL or have previously been treated with an alpha-blocker.
Before taking UROXATRAL, tell your doctor if you have kidney problems.
Also, tell your doctor if you or any family member(s) have or take medications for a rare heart condition known as congenital prolongation of the QT interval.
BPH and prostate cancer can cause the same symptoms. However, UROXATRAL is not a treatment for prostate cancer.
The most common side effects with UROXATRAL are dizziness, upper respiratory tract infection, headache, and tiredness.
Please see UROXATRAL full prescribing information.
