I have been taking 2mg of doxazosin for the past 2 years. My urgency to urinate has decreased drastically and getting up in the middle of the night happens occasionally. For me, when I sit for a long period of time, I have to go to the bathroom more often. Overall, I am pretty satisfied with this treatment with no side effects.
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It doesn't seem to be working and I'm not sure how much damage it may be causing my internal organs. I really think most prescriptions are written so the doctor can get their 'kick backs', i.e., money from the drug companies...if it actually works for the patient...great!
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/4/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 4.3
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This did help on my prosrate, but did not help on Blood presure
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
3/18/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 3.3
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Noticed slight effects of vertigo when lying down.
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Barnem00 | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/13/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 4.3
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Medication decreased my urges and my frequency of urination at night. I am able to control my urges and have not had a lot of pressure to urinate, but can comfortably go.
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wayno | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/6/2010
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 3.0
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bigregdaddy | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/7/2009
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 2.0
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burning when urine . then after two urine it stop.
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joep6428 | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/8/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Taking medicine for both high blood pressure and enlarged prostate. Same to be effective for both.
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ROBHALE62 | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/20/2009
Condition: Other
Overall rating 1.3
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Been using this for three weeks,2 mg. Havent seen a lot of change. still wake to urinate 3/4 times a night.Doctor hasn't said but i am thinking the prostate cancer may be negating the effect.
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/19/2009
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 4.0
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I am taking this with Avodart for urgency/frequency issues. DOXAZOSIN (4mg)seems to work as I only get up once during the night and about 530-600am which would be okay if I was working; but having recently retired it is like getting up again. I do have low energy issues and some issues getting to sleep. I am better off taking it than not.
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rfscuper | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/11/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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have taken for 10 days, every day wake up with dizzy, nausea feeling,tired and no relief for waking at nite to urinate. Dr suggests taking 1/2 tab until body adjusts
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
9/3/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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I have taken 4mg of Doxazosin for more than 10 years primarily for bladder control and blood pressure. My BP is lower but I think that it may be due to Lippitor and Mega fish oil. I'm going to see if my doctor will take me off completely.
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Dick | 75 or over | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/2/2009
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 2.3
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I initially had heart palpitations, so took a half pill for 6 days and whole pill for remainder of one month. Saw some improvement(minimal) in strength of stream, but not enough to continue use. Still went frequently at night.
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jacq | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
8/8/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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After reading all of your comments, I notice that I am the only woman listed. I cannot tell whether this med has helped my blood pressure or not but, as I tell the pharmacist, my prostate has never felt better. I wonder why a FEMALE doctor would put another female on an obviously MALE-intended drug???
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rikersisland | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/30/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.3
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Just started this medication, but B/P has been lowered a lot
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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/28/2009
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.7
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can it cause your sodium leavel to drop
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Chuck | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year |
5/20/2009
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 2.7
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Howie Z | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/19/2009
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 5.0
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I was getting up 4-5 times a night, and after a week it's once. Getting up so many times was a living hell and never felt rested.
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
4/15/2009
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 2.7
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I only took one tab (4 mg) once before bed and had to get up to the bathroom early a.m. Almost fainted while urinating - ended up on floor. Called doc. - he agreed to discontinue use.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Male | Patient
3/11/2009
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 4.3
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I've been on 1mg Doxazosin for about 6 months. I found that it has made a difference in my BPH condition. Don't expect an overnight miracle nor a total change. Your body is always changing, keeping in touch with your body and your doctor should be your goal.
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tarheel | 45-54 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/22/2009
Condition: Enlarged Prostate
Overall rating 1.0
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not working for me at all. been on it for a couple weeks.have had some problems sleeping.geting up 3 to4 times a night to go to the bathroom
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W B | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
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