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Home » Blood Pressure » Cardura (Doxazosin) Cardura (Doxazosin) is an alpha blocker used to treat high blood pressure and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Buy Cardura (Doxazosin) and other Blood Pressure products online at Medstore. Buy Online at Medstore - Click Here!
About Cardura (Doxazosin): Product Type: Blood Pressure Brand name: Cardura Generic name: Doxazosin What is the most important information I should know about Cardura? • Cardura lowers blood pressure and may cause dizziness or fainting especially when you first start taking it or when you start taking it again. To avoid falling take the first dose of Cardura at bedtime. You may wish to continue taking this medication only at bedtime if it causes you to feel light-headed. • You may feel very dizzy when you first wake up. Be careful when standing or sitting up from a lying position. • If you stopped taking Cardura for any reason and have started taking it again you may feel especially dizzy or light-headed after your first few doses. • Cardura can affect the pupils of your eyes during cataract surgery. If you have cataract surgery during your treatment with Cardura tell the surgeon ahead of time that you take Cardura. Do not stop using the medication before surgery unless your surgeon tells you to. What is Cardura? • Cardura is in a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. Cardura causes the blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax and expand improving blood flow. Cardura also relaxes muscles in the prostate and bladder neck making it easier to urinate. • Cardura is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate). • Cardura may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. What should I discuss with my doctor before taking Cardura? • Cardura can affect the pupils of your eyes during cataract surgery. If you have cataract surgery during your treatment with Cardura tell the surgeon ahead of time that you take Cardura. Do not stop using the medication before surgery unless your surgeon tells you to. • Before taking this medication tell your doctor if you have liver disease or a history of prostate cancer. You may need a dosage adjustment or special tests during therapy with Cardura. • FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment. • It is not known whether Cardura passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. How should I take Cardura? • Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication. • Take each dose with a full glass of water. • Cardura lowers blood pressure and may cause dizziness or fainting especially when you first start taking it or when you start taking it again. To avoid falling take the first dose of Cardura at bedtime. You may wish to continue taking this medication only at bedtime if it causes you to feel light-headed. • You may feel very dizzy when you first wake up. Be careful when standing or sitting up from a lying position. • If you stopped taking Cardura for any reason and have started taking it again you may feel especially dizzy or light-headed after your first few doses. • To be sure this medication is helping your condition your blood pressure or prostate will need to be checked on a regular basis. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. • If you are being treated for high blood pressure keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. • Store Cardura at room temperature away from moisture and heat. What happens if I miss a dose? • Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose. • If you miss doses for several days in a row call your doctor before taking any additional doses. You may need to use a lower dose of Cardura for a short time. What happens if I overdose? • Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine. • Symptoms of a Cardura overdose may include drowsiness fainting or seizure (convulsions). What should I avoid while taking Cardura? • Cardura can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert. • Avoid drinking alcohol which can increase some of the side effects of Cardura. • Avoid using other medicines that make you sleepy (such as cold medicine pain medication muscle relaxers and medicine for seizures depression or anxiety). They can add to sleepiness caused by Cardura. What are the possible side effects of Cardura? • Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face lips tongue or throat. • Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects: fast or pounding heartbeats; feeling light-headed fainting; swelling in your hands ankles or feet; or penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer. • Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur such as: weakness; headache; dizziness; or diarrhea stomach pain. • Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. What other drugs will affect Cardura? • There may be other drugs that can affect Cardura. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins minerals herbal products and drugs prescribed by other doctors. 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