Doxazosin Side Effects

Doxazosin Mesylate

Doxazosin, sold under the brand names Cardura among others, is a medication used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and hypertension (high blood pressure).[1][2] For high blood pressure, it is a less preferred option.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include dizziness, sleepiness, swelling, nausea, shortness of breath, and abdominal pain.[2] Severe side effects may...

What this medication is it fore? And what is the side effect Thanks for your courtesy, ## Hello, Cesar! How are you? This medication is used to help treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate, such as difficulty urinating. It can also be used to treat high blood pressure. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## does doxazosin affect the heart rate? ## Hello, Mary Lou! How are you? Yes, it has been known to cause tachycardia, which is increased heart rate. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## How does doxazasin function? ## It is a q1-selective alpha blocker that inhibits the binding of norepinephrine to the alpha-1 receptors on the membrane of vascular smooth muscle cells. This decreases peripheral vascula...

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where can i buy this drug or where is it available ## It really depends, I guess, what country are you in? In the U.S. it is only available by prescription from a licensed pharmacy. Doxazosin is primarily used to treat high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Read more here:

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Taking for high BP. First night VERY bad headache at 5am. Next 3 nights took half doze, now waking up with medium pain lingering headache in morning. Been taking for 5 days but headaches are showing no signs of improvement. Has anyone had a similar trend in experience and can I expect it to get better?? Am also very thirsty! ## Hello, Mart! How are you? Headaches can be a side effect of this medication, along with the thirst. The FDA lists other typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness and increased urination. The side effects should taper off after about 4 to 5 weeks, as your body gets used to the medication. If they don't, or if they get worse, you should consult your doctor as this may not be the right medication for you. Is there anything else I can help with?

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what are these drugs for? ## Mylan is the manufacturer, the medication is Doxazosin, it is an Alpha blocker, most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Read more: Do you have any other questions?

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I'm on all 3 of these for high blood pressure My side effects are rapid heart beat short of breath and constant sighing along with sleep disorder. Can anyone help ## Hello, Brenda! How are you? I'm sorry that you're having such problems. What type of sleep disorder are you having? It's hard to weigh in on the possible cause, without knowing the specifics. I am not finding sighing listed as a side effect for any of these medications, as reported by the FDA. The typical side effects for most blood pressure/cardiac medications are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and increased urination. Have you ever checked your blood pressure, when you experience the rapid heart rate and shortness of breath? Those can sometimes be symptoms that it has dropped too ...

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white pill 100 mg ## white scored caplet with APO on one side and 960 on other side ## A tablet with marking APO 096 is listed by Apotex Corp as containing 8mgs of Doxazosin, which is used to treat prostate enlargement in men, as well as hypertension. NDC code: 60505-0096 It's typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, increased urination, dehydration, and hypotension, according to FDA reports.The inactive ingredients may include: Croscarmellose Sodium, Lactose Monohydrate, Magnesium Stearate, Cellulose Microcrystalline, but they may vary depending upon the manufacturing facility. But it is not a 100mg tablet, 8mgs if the highest dosage available in this medication. Are there any questions?

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white round pill with the number 1 on one side and M and the number 590 on the other side ## Hello, SWB! How are you? A tablet with N 590 on one side and a 1 on the other contains 1mg Doxazosin, which is used to high blood pressure and urinary retention associated with BPH. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness and drowsiness. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Small round pink pill with md10 printed on one side. ## This tablet contains 2mgs of Doxazosin, used to treat high blood pressure and some prostate conditions. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Read more: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## small pink pill with 10 printed on one side..

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White diamond shaped pill with 4 on one side and N above score mark on other side 596 below score mark Thank you for helping identify this pill ## Hello, Joanna! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 4mgs of Doxazosin. The FDA lists it as being most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and benign prostate hyperplasia. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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round blue pill scored on one side with pliva 654 on other side ## This tablet contains 8mgs of Doxazosin, the active ingredient in Cardura. It is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, dizziness and headache. Read more: Do you have any other questions?

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which medication is this ## This tablet contains 4mgs of Doxazosine, a selective alpha blocker that is used to treat high blood pressure and BPH. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness and stomach pain. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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White oblong scored tablet with imprint APO on one side 960 on othet ## Hi, Mary! I believe the marking on the tablet you found is actually APO 096 and it contains 8mgs of Doxazosin, it is a type of alpha blocker that's used to treat hypertension and urinary retention associated with BPH. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Learn more Doxazosin details here. Where did you find it?

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I found a pill in our living room it is white, oval shape and it says APO on one side and definitely says 960 on the other. What is it? ## Hello, Shay! How are you? I think the marking on this might actually be APO 096 and it contains 8mgs of Doxazosin, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and stomach pain. Learn more Doxazosin details here. Can you double check the imprint for me? Thanks! :-) ## If you turn the pill around, 960 looks just like 096, and 096 is Doxazosin 8 mg (APO).

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Name of purple roundpill md12 ## Pill imprint M D12 has been identified as Doxazosin mesylate 8 mg, generic for Cardura. ## That is correct, this tablet does contain 8mgs of Doxazosin, which is an alpha blocker that is used to treat hypertension and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Learn more: Are there any comments or questions?

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Doxazosin

Doxazosin, sold under the brand names Cardura among others, is a medication used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and hypertension (high blood pressure).[1][2] For high blood pressure, it is a less preferred option.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include dizziness, sleepiness, swelling, nausea, shortness of breath, and abdominal pain.[2] Severe side effects may...

Doxazosin Mesylate

Doxazosin, sold under the brand names Cardura among others, is a medication used to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and hypertension (high blood pressure).[1][2] For high blood pressure, it is a less preferred option.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include dizziness, sleepiness, swelling, nausea, shortness of breath, and abdominal pain.[2] Severe side effects may...

I have found this pill in our meds. markings, md12 small purle pill, can you tell me what is is used for? Can you advise me.Thanks ## This tablet contains 8mgs of Doxazosin, which is an alpha blocker that is used to treat hypertension and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, headache and hypotension. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help with?

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White round pill with no imprint on one side, but scored. The other side has M and D9 or 09. ## What is this thick white round pill called with M 09? ## There is a tablet with the marking of M over D9 that matches this description, it is manufactured by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 1mg of Doxazosin, it is used to treat high blood pressure, and some cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. Are there any other questions?

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My doctor took me off Lisinopril htcz because I became severely dehydrated. He put me on Metoprolol 100 mg and Doxazosin Mesylate 2 mg and now I'm losing my hair after being on these drugs for about 2 mos. I need to get off these drugs asap, is there another drug for high blood pressure that will not cause hair loss? ## Hello, Jan! How are you? Hair loss is most commonly caused by Metoprolol, as listed by the FDA. Other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and hypotension. Yes, you can get Lisinopril without the HCTZ, you can also take it with the Doxazosin, if your doctor thinks you need more than one medication to bring your blood pressure down. Thus, it's definitely worth your asking them about it. The side effects for these are very simil...

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