Comparing Alfuzosin vs Terazosin

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Alfuzosin

Terazosin

Prescription only

Prescribed for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Alfuzosin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Prescribed for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, High Blood Pressure, Hyperhidrosis. Terazosin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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Ratings & Reviews

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

Terazosin has an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from a total of 55 ratings on Drugs.com. 60% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect.

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Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified.

Tiredness (19.5%)
Dizziness (11.0%)
Sexual dysfunction (11.0%)
Headaches (9.8%)
Fatigue (6.1%)
Increased heart rate (4.9%)
Weakness (4.9%)

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Dizziness (18.2%)
Headaches (7.3%)
Nausea (5.5%)
Pain (5.5%)

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Drug Class

Alpha blockers

Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance

Quantity	30 tablet, extended release
Strength	10 mg
Per unit^*	$0.44
Cost^*	$13.24

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Quantity	50 each
Strength	2 mg
Per unit^*	$0.67
Cost^*	$33.27

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Dosage Forms

Oral tablet, extended release

Oral capsule

Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

10 hours

12 hours

CSA Schedule ¹ View glossary of CSA terms

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category

Category B No proven risk in humans

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Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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Drug Interactions

A total of 498 drugs are known to interact with Alfuzosin:

95 major drug interactions (254 brand and generic names)
397 moderate drug interactions (1587 brand and generic names)
6 minor drug interactions (17 brand and generic names)

A total of 255 drugs are known to interact with Terazosin:

10 major drug interactions (26 brand and generic names)
242 moderate drug interactions (1126 brand and generic names)
3 minor drug interactions (7 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

Food can enhance the levels of alfuzosin in your body. Alfuzosin should be taken just after eating... View more
Ask your doctor before using alcohol together with alfuzosin. Using alcohol with alfuzosin can... View more

Ask your doctor before using terazosin together with alcohol. Using terazosin with alcohol can... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

June 12, 2003

August 07, 1987

WADA Class View classifications

N/A

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Comparing Alfuzosin vs Terazosin

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