If you're thinking about alternative therapy for prostate cancer, get the facts -- from types of therapy available to talking with your doctor about your choices. This link will take you to the National Cancer Institute's web site.

Thinking About Alternative Treatment for Prostate Cancer?

Saw Palmetto and the Prostate

Men frequently use saw palmetto to treat the symptoms of benign prostate gland enlargement (BPH). Learn what the National Institutes of Health have to say about this herb. This link will take you to their web site.

Saw Palmetto and the Prostate

Related Web Site: Lycopene and Prostate Cancer

A lycopene-rich diet appears to lower the risk of prostate cancer. Get a brief overview of the evidence from the American Cancer Society. This link will take you to its web site.

Lycopene and Prostate Cancer

Pomegranates and Prostate Cancer

Research shows that a glass of pomegranate juice daily may keep prostate cancer recurrence away. Can it help you? Find out more.

Pomegranates and Prostate Cancer

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Prescribing Information

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.

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 patient information.