Alfuzosin User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Brand names: Uroxatral

Alfuzosin has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 82 reviews on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 37% reported a negative experience.

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Kng...
May 22, 2022

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Taking the drug at first seemed to work, however, after a while, I realized that I had lost the will to live. I became severely lethargic, weak, unstable, and had pains on my left side. I stopped taking the drug. I was also taking Moduretic, so between the two, I had my life totally screwed up. Frankly, more needs to be made immediately to clients, giving them a piece of paper with small or very small writing does not help at all. 10 mg after breakfast. I was given this drug in France."

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Way...
March 18, 2022

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Took medicine for the first time last night. I'm now up at 3 with a migraine. It's extreme, right in the front, similar to a bad sinus headache. Ibuprofen isn't helping. After reading these comments, I am going to stop immediately."

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Bus...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
March 11, 2023

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Have been taking alfuzosin for nearly a year now for BPH, having previously tried tamsulosin. Took two tablets a day originally but have recently reduced to one as dizziness started to become a problem. Side effects are much less than tamsulosin, particularly better ejaculation and no headaches. Urine flow on one 2 mg tablet a day is more of an issue, though, and also getting more swelling in my ankles. I'm thinking of asking my GP to consider an alternative if one exists that can retain the benefits of alfuzosin but without the dizziness."

7 / 10

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izz...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 14, 2021

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I have severe rhinitis, and this drug exacerbates it. I am taking Flonase to mitigate this issue. In addition, this drug causes me shortness of breath and a fast heartbeat if I do any exertion, like walking up the stairs. It seems to work well, but the side effects scare me."

7 / 10

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Sam...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 19, 2022

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Took for a total of 14 weeks. Experienced extreme fatigue, rubbery weak legs, brain fog. Moderate improvement in flow increase, fewer night visits to the bathroom, and absence of prostatitis-type symptoms. Last week had an onset of tremors in my hands that was severe enough to create difficulties doing things like peeling fruit. Stopped taking and called the urologist who defended the drug. Have not yet noticed any worsening of prostate symptoms after one week. Tremors still present but much reduced. I will keep the pills in case prostatitis returns to use as a last resort. Cannot be certain my negative reactions were due to alfuzosin, but they were coincidental and also very scary, especially the tremors."

3 / 10

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Ody...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
January 9, 2021

"Female taking alfuzosin for urinary retention. I have had a neurogenic bladder for years. Frequency, incontinence, and retention after spine/back injury. I shied away from medications after a very bad reaction to Flomax, but recently went back to a urologist and he strongly advised taking something for the retention part because that can cause kidney issues and infections. I started on alfuzosin a few months ago. I still have the frequency and occasional accidents, but my residual went from 300-400 down to 45, so it’s definitely helping with retention and few side effects, mainly feeling tired but not as bad now. So I am sticking with it."

8 / 10

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Geo...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
November 10, 2019

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I was taking Cardura (doxazosin) for years, and it did a great job, but after I was diagnosed with cancer, I had the idea Cardura gave me headaches. I was on chemo also for back cancer, and that made the side effects of all the drugs I was on 20 times worse. So, even though I had the radiation, I still needed something. They gave me alfuzosin 10 mg. It works fair at best, no headaches, but less effective than Cardura for sure. Limited dosage makes it less useful as a medicine for BPH and the side effects of radiation. Not bad, but not Cardura either. Waiting for something new to come out."

3 / 10

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Jam...
Taken for less than 1 month
April 26, 2021

"I have just taken 2.5 mg alfuzosin last night at 10 pm. Thinking the effects would be minor (I was wrong). Straightaway, I got neck ache and constant pressure in my head, stuffy nose, light headiness, ringing ears, heart palpitations if I got up to the toilet or moved anywhere. It’s been over 5 hours, and I can still feel weak and palpitations when I get up after sleeping. This drug is not worth it. I’d rather live with the prostatitis than put up with this."

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Jbl...
August 30, 2022

"I was on this for neurogenic bladder. Afluzosin dropped my blood pressure so low that I fainted multiple times. It made me dizzy and jittery. My doctor wanted me to go to the hospital. This is a listed side effect of the medication. Unfortunately, I am unable to take this medication."

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Lee...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 23, 2020

"Female. I have urinary retention and spastic bladder where I have accidents and urinary frequency. The only other medication I tried was Flomax, which I had a horrible reaction to. Recently went back to the urologist to try again, and he said it is neurogenic bladder and was prescribed Alfuzosin. I have been taking it for 2 months now, and the only side effect is it makes me tired, but I have gotten used to it, and it’s not as bad now. It has greatly improved retention, where before I would have a residual of 300-400, and now it is down to 50. It has not improved my accidents or the frequency that much, but at least it is helping me empty my bladder without having to straight cath, which my doctor was the most concerned about. For that, I give it a 10."

9 / 10

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Pau...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
January 12, 2024

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I was prescribed alfuzosin approximately 3 years ago and experienced a nearly immediate improvement in urine flow. I had previously tried Flomax and then Cialis. Neither provided any benefit to me and both caused headaches. Flomax also caused stuffy sinus issues. Prior to taking alfuzosin, I was up 3 to 4 times per night. Since taking alfuzosin, I am typically up 2 or 3 times, but some nights it is only once. My flow is still not very strong, but it is improved. I have no adverse effects."

8 / 10

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Lui...
September 9, 2014

Alfuzosin for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I have used Flomax for at least 5 years, the side effects were awful. I started Uroxatral one year ago, and my life changed 100%. This is an excellent medication."

10 / 10

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hpr...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
October 21, 2014

Alfuzosin for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Sometimes it works well, and other times it doesn't seem to work at all. Very confusing!"

6 / 10

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Anonymous
May 21, 2009

Alfuzosin for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Although I experienced immediate relief (able to urinate freely), I have experienced low stomach pain almost constantly. I also tire much easier since starting Uroxatral."

6 / 10

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129...
February 18, 2013

Alfuzosin for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Uroxatral helped my benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but it made me extremely tired."

3 / 10

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Jef...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 13, 2020

Alfuzosin for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Started using Uroxatral after Flomax made me sick, and let me tell you, within two days I was peeing like a 16-year-old. I'll be using Uroxatral from now on!"

10 / 10

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Ste...
July 24, 2017

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I've been taking alfuzosin for about a year now. At first, it seemed to work, but in the last few months, I've been getting up every hour to pee. I'm very disappointed in this medication."

5 / 10

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Anonymous
March 17, 2009

Alfuzosin for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I used this product but felt tired and feel it also affects my sexual function, that was not an issue before use."

5 / 10

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Joh...
November 30, 2009

Alfuzosin for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Uroxatral seems to work very well. Erections are sometimes difficult, but a small dose of Viagra seems to take care of that problem when it becomes a problem."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
November 11, 2009

Alfuzosin for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "It worked well with the first dose, but the sinus headache, rubbery limb feeling, and upper respiratory scratchiness make it not worth taking."

4 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for less than 1 month
October 16, 2017

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "This drug resulted in lowered blood pressure, causing two fainting spells."

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Ste...
September 14, 2016

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I started taking alfuzosin 10 mg for BPH symptoms. Since taking this, my nighttime visits to the bathroom have doubled!"

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Anonymous
June 15, 2008

Alfuzosin for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Very good for urinary symptoms."

9 / 10

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Joe...
Taken for less than 1 month
February 9, 2018

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "This is absolutely a bad drug, and be careful once it is prescribed to you. It led to high bilirubin levels in my dad's blood in 5 days. He has now a severe jaundice, and he is in intensive care."

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Anonymous
Taken for 5 to 10 years
July 13, 2015

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I've had no problem taking this med, but recently find that I need something stronger. Any suggestions."

10 / 10

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