Doxazosin and Ejaculation Problems: What Users Say

• Bra...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• July 4, 2019

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on doxazosin for over a year now, along with a few other prescriptions for my high blood pressure and kidneys. The doctor prescribed 4 mg twice a day. It works pretty well at reducing my blood pressure, but it has some terrible side effects. I completely lost my drive for sex, which is usually very strong. In addition, it caused 'retrograde ejaculation' (no semen on orgasm). I found that unacceptable, so I reduced my dosage to 4 mg on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. My blood pressure has gotten worse, but my libido and ejaculation have returned to normal. I have to go back and see the doctor to try to find a new medication, but I am running out of options. I hate this drug."

• TIm...
• April 29, 2016

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I was prescribed this by my urologist to help with BPH after trying Flomax and hating the retrograde ejaculation. He told me it would also help with my blood pressure, which was slowly getting higher. What a difference! Very few nighttime trips to the toilet. My B/P is perfect. I also noticed a nice side effect that isn't listed-it helps with my erectile dysfunction. No priapisms, but I found that I could maintain an erection better than I had in years. I prefer to take mine in the afternoon, so I have that effect in the evening when it is most needed. It's not a substitute for my Viagra, but since I can only afford so many of them a month, it's nice to have any help with the issue. With all of those benefits, you just can't go wrong."

• Oct...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 12, 2016

Doxazosin for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Have NB prostatitis since the early '90s. Started on Hytrin, which had minimal effect on urine flow. I was one of the first people on Flomax, which worked great, and you can feel it soothe you during a flare-up. The problem is they started advertising, so the cost went from $15 to $170. I switched to Uroxatrol, but stopped after a week due to lethargy, and it did not work well. Finally landed on Cardura (Doxazosin) 4 mg. Nearly as good as Flomax for flow, but does not have that soothing effect if taken during a flare-up. It is dirt cheap, and along with Lisinopril helps my BP. A side effect is occasional dizziness after sitting or standing, then suddenly moving. Only 5% retrograde ejaculation vs. 50% for Flomax."

• Dav...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2020

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Doxazosin was effective in relieving BPH symptoms, but suffered from many side effects: retrograde ejaculation, extreme fatigue, dizziness, constipation. Brutal side effects. Just switched to Alfuzosin. Hope that works better."