Cardura

Generic Name: Doxazosin ((dox-AY-zoe-sin))
Brand Name: Cardura

 

Before using Cardura :

Tell your health care provider if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have prostate cancer, low blood pressure, kidney problems, or liver disorders

Do NOT use Cardura if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient of Cardura or to similar medicines (eg, prazosin)

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

 

Possible side effects of Cardura :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Back pain; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; feeling of a whirling motion; flu-like symptoms; headache; indigestion; lightheadedness; nasal congestion; nausea; pain; stomach pain; swelling; tiredness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision; chest pain; fainting; painful and prolonged penile erection; pounding in the chest; puffiness in hands or feet; swelling of eyelids.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider.

• If you have any questions about Cardura , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Cardura is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.
• If using Cardura for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Cardura . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.