Rapaflo

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Rapaflo Silodosin

Silodosin (known by the trade names Urief in Japan, Rapaflo in North America, and Silodyx or Niksol in the European Union[1]) is a medication for the symptomatic treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It acts as an α1-adrenoceptor antagonist with high uroselectivity (selectivity for the prostate).[2] Contents 1 Medical uses 2 Contraindications 3 Side effects 4 Interactions 5 Pharmacology 5.1 Mechanism of action 5.2 Pharmacokinetics 6 History...

I started taking Rapaflo several weeks ago. I have had what I thought was sinus congestion and sore throat. I called my general doctor for antibiotics and only got worse. Throat very sore. I am going off the med for a few days to see if the sore throat and stuffy nose improves. I will see my urologist soon and we will discuss everything in person. Also, I do have only one kidney that is not healthy so I'm thinking he should not have prescribed Rapaflo based on what I read here. ## Why were you prescribed Rapaflo? It contains the active ingredient Silodosin, which is used to treat urinary retention that is caused by BPH. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, and increased urination. Why do you only have one kidney? What antibiotic w...

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How long does it take for your body to resume back to normal after taking rapaflo 8mg for 2 years? I have quit taking the drug and would like to know how long does it take for your body to filter out this drug. Thank you for your time. Jim ## Hello, Jim! How are you? The medication itself will process out within a day or two of stopping it. However, after taking it for 2 years, it may a month or so, for any lingering effects to wear off and for your body to start feeling more normal. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I just started using Rapaflo and my nose is almost completely closed off. I can't sleep. Does this side effect wear off after a few days ## Yes--suddenly very soon after taking rapaflo in the evening my nose becomes very congested and I have trouble breathing and sleeping. I am also severely constipated. Not good! ## Most side effects take several weeks to wear off, as your body gets used to a medication. If it's that troublesome that you're losing sleep, you may want to talk to your doctor about something you can use to alleviate this symptom. You can learn more Rapaflo details here. Has anyone else experienced this odd side effect? ## Yes, I have experienced the same stuffy nose problem too; it seems to happen within an hour of my evening dose. Of course it makes breathing...

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Silodosin Drug Index

Silodosin (known by the trade names Urief in Japan, Rapaflo in North America, and Silodyx or Niksol in the European Union[1]) is a medication for the symptomatic treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It acts as an α1-adrenoceptor antagonist with high uroselectivity (selectivity for the prostate).[2] Contents 1 Medical uses 2 Contraindications 3 Side effects 4 Interactions 5 Pharmacology 5.1 Mechanism of action 5.2 Pharmacokinetics 6 History...

Dear Sirs, My Urology Doctor give me a Rapaflo 8mg one a day medications for 3 months supply and before the end my Insurance steps in and changes the medication with a helper from the office to a new medication by the name Tamsulosin 0.4mg in return . I did check the market and I did find out that the company has more versions of this medication and the Insurance pic the last one wish is the cheapest one. I think was $9.00 for the 3 months supply instead of $140.00 or so the original Rapaflo. I do not get it. Am I wrong to check this and get the answer of me medication? ## It is actually quite typical of insurance companies to opt for the cheapest effective option, to help keep their costs down. As a patient taking this medication you certainly have your right to know what's going o...

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My husband was waking up frequently in the night to go to the bathroom, and his urologist put him on Rapaflo. Within two weeks, he was having extended nose bleeds, and finally, during an especially bad bleed, he had a ruptured aneurysm inside his eyeball. He takes very little medication (1/2 of a Bystolic) every night and a baby aspirin. Of course, his doctor immediately discontinued the Rapaflo, but I'm interested as to whether anyone else has had this dramatic an event. He's never had any of these types of reaction before, not even nosebleeds in 80 years. ## This medication is commonly used to treat prostate issues that cause increased urination, but this is not listed among its side effects, according to FDA reports. They typically include nausea, dizziness, insomnia, and ort...

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Could Rapaflo be used by a person using narcotic (opiate) pain medicine to pass a urine drug test for opiates? ## Even though Rapaflo (silodosin) is used to improve urination in men, the length of time following drug use for which a positive result may occur is dependent upon several factors including the frequency and amount of usage, metabolic rate, excretion rate, drug half-life, and the drug user’s age, weight, activity, and diet. So yes, it may help with the excretion rate, but that is just one of many factors you'd have to take into account when detoxing your system. Depending on when your drug test is you could have plenty of time for an increased exercise regime and a change in dietary habits if that is an issue. Hope this helps!

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I was on Rapaflo for enlarged prostrate for one month then Dr switched me to 0.4MG Tamsulosin twice a day. I had retained urine in my bladder and had retrograde ejaculation with Rapaflo. Absolutely love the Tamsulosin except for the stuffy nose. Does that side effect ever go away? ## I have been on it 3 years and still suffer with stuffy nose ## I've been on tamsulosin probably 6 years, and never knew this is why I have a constant stuffy nose, always thought it was allergies. I've been using Mucinex nasal spray twice a day for years.

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NDC 0023-6142 NDC Database

Rapaflo 8 mg Oral Capsule by Allergan, Inc. ## Markings: WATSON;152;8;mg ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0023-6142-30, 0023-6142-90 ## Active Ingredients: Silodosin

NDC 0023-6147 NDC Database

Rapaflo 4 mg Oral Capsule by Allergan, Inc. ## Markings: WATSON;151;4;mg ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0023-6147-30 ## Active Ingredients: Silodosin

NDC 52544-151 NDC Database

Rapaflo 4 mg Oral Capsule by Watson Pharma, Inc. ## Markings: WATSON;151;4;mg ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 52544-151-00, 52544-151-19, 52544-151-30 ## Active Ingredients: Silodosin

NDC 52544-152 NDC Database

Rapaflo 8 mg Oral Capsule by Watson Pharma, Inc. ## Markings: WATSON;152;8;mg ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 52544-152-00, 52544-152-19, 52544-152-30 ## Active Ingredients: Silodosin

NDC 54868-6173 NDC Database

Rapaflo 8 mg Oral Capsule by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: WATSON;152;8;mg ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 54868-6173-0 ## Active Ingredients: Silodosin

NDC 69189-0169 NDC Database

Rapaflo 8 mg Oral Capsule by Avera Mckennan Hospital ## Markings: WATSON;152;8;mg ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 69189-0169-1 ## Active Ingredients: Silodosin

NDC 69189-0215 NDC Database

Rapaflo 4 mg Oral Capsule by Avera Mckennan Hospital ## Markings: WATSON;151;4;mg ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 69189-0215-1 ## Active Ingredients: Silodosin

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