Doxazosin and Fatigue: What Users Say

• Ben...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• September 15, 2019

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "Doxazosin has been excellent for decreasing nighttime bathroom trips from around 4 to 1. But it has caused heart palpitations and raised my pulse rate from around 55 to 68. Also made me mentally and physically sluggish over time, so discontinued use."

• Hyp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 23, 2023

For High Blood Pressure "I have historically had higher blood pressure (BP), normally in the mid-130s, though in the doctor's office, it can increase to the 150s. I am 75 and have been on amlodipine and irbesartan for over 10 years and tolerated it well. My doctor recently added doxazosin 1 mg once a day. Within 3 weeks, side effects became more evident, e.g., headache, dizziness, lightheadedness, and fatigue. I was advised by my doctor to stop taking it. I have been off the medication for 48 hours and am feeling better with decreasing side effects. Still a little light-headed and tired. BP is in my typical mid to high 130s. Doxazosin is not well tolerated by my body. Still on amlodipine and irbesartan. I think I should work on weight reduction versus adding another BP med. I am 195 lbs and will try to get to 180 by year-end."

• Geo...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 18, 2016

For Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia "I'm taking 2 mg of Doxazosin, and it increased my urine flow and decreased my trips to the bathroom. It also reduced my blood pressure from 150/60 to 130/60. I increased my dosage to 4 mg in an attempt to reduce my blood pressure even more, but the side effects (fatigue, headaches, blurry vision) were too extreme, so I decreased my dosage back to 2 mg. I experience no side effects at the 2 mg dosage. Overall, I think this is a fine drug for men with benign prostatic hyperplasia and mildly/moderately high blood pressure."

• 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."