Uroxatral ^*

This text is for informational purposes only. Please consult a doctor or pharmacist before using any medication. 

Read the information leaflet that comes with the medication.

Most people who use Uroxatral do not experience any negative side effects. Doctors prescribe this medicine because they assess that the benefits that such treatment yields outweigh any likely unwanted effects.

If after taking Uroxatral a sudden allergic reaction (anaphylaxis) occurs, with symptoms like swelling of the face, tongue, or throat making it difficult to breathe or swallow, or there is wheezing, hives, rash, blistering, or peeling of the skin, call a doctor or 911 right away, or go to an emergency room immediately.

Some of the side effects that have been reported include:

• Weakness
• Fainting
• Headache
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain
• Dizziness or lightheadedness when changing from a lying position to standing or sitting (orthostatic hypotension)
• Rapid heart rate (tachycardia)
• Allergic rhinitis
• Diarrhea
• Dryness in the mouth
• Skin rash
• Itchiness
• Edema (swollen feet or legs)

Not all side effects are listed here. If these or other unlisted symptoms persist or worsen, consult a healthcare provider or pharmacist.

Uroxatral treats symptoms of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH), which causes enlargement of the prostate. The symptoms include a weak urine flow, stopping and starting while urinating, a frequent and urgent need to urinate, and waking up often during the night to urinate. To diagnose this condition, a healthcare provider may use an imaging test like ultrasound or a catheter to measure the remaining urine in the bladder after urination.

Symptoms of urinary retention cause by BPH can vary from minimal or no symptoms to experiencing intense abdominal pain and the inability to urinate. It is diagnosed with a catheter or ultrasound measuring residual urine left in the bladder after urination.