Doxazosin MESYLATE Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects

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If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • low blood pressure
  • dizziness
  • low energy
  • headache
  • generalized weakness

    • INFREQUENT side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • orthostatic hypotension, a form of low blood pressure
  • trouble breathing
  • fast heartbeat

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • a common cold
  • a stuffy and runny nose
  • dry mouth
  • indigestion
  • urinary tract infection
  • muscle pain
  • drowsiness
  • visible water retention
  • nausea
  • irritability
  • intense abdominal pain

    • RARE side effects

    If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression i

  • large purple or brown skin blotches
  • decreased blood platelets
  • low levels of white blood cells
  • low levels of a type of white blood cell called neutrophils
  • a change in vision
  • slow heartbeat
  • abnormal heart rhythm
  • chronic heart failure
  • bronchospastic lung disease
  • blockage of the stomach or intestine
  • inflammation of the liver called hepatitis
  • blockage of normal bile flow
  • priapism, a prolonged erection of the penis
  • hives
  • abnormal liver function tests
  • a type of allergic reaction called angioedema
  • inflammation of the liver with stoppage of bile flow
  • a yellowing of the eyes or skin from buildup of bilirubin called jaundice
  • floppy iris during eye surgery

    • If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression i

  • altered interest in having sexual intercourse
  • bloody urine
  • the inability to have an erection
  • enlarged breasts
  • hair loss
  • joint pain
  • muscle weakness
  • cramps
  • difficulty sleeping
  • numbness
  • temporary redness of face and neck
  • weight gain
  • nosebleed
  • vomiting
  • diarrhea
  • difficult or painful urination
  • an increased need to urinate often
  • excess urination
  • urination during the night
  • nervousness
  • a feeling of pins and needles on skin
  • a feeling of general discomfort called malaise
  • anxious feelings
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