Incontinence & Overactive Bladder Health Center
10 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Overactive Bladder or Urge Incontinence
- What can I expect to happen next?
- Do the medications for urinary incontinence and overactive bladder have side effects?
- How quickly do treatments take effect?
- What if the medications don't work for me?
- After the problem gets better, can I quit treatment for urinary incontinence and overactive bladder?
- Is there anything else I can do right now to minimize my problem?
- Are there support groups with other people who have dealt with this problem?
- Will my intimate relationship be affected during treatment?
- Would urinary incontinence surgery help this problem?
- Are there clinical trials I could participate in?
WebMD Medical Reference
Urinary Incontinence Men's Guide
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.
Indication
Uroxatral® (alfuzosin HCl 10 mg extended-release tablets) is an alpha1-blocker for the treatment of the signs and symptoms of BPH.
Please see UROXATRAL full prescribing information.
