Doxazosin may be prescribed to lower high blood pressure and treat an enlarged prostate. This eMedTV resource provides an in-depth look at the drug, including how it works, possible side effects, general dosing guidelines, and more.
Some of the most common doxazosin side effects include dizziness, a general ill feeling, and drowsiness. This eMedTV Web page also takes an in-depth look at some of the more serious side effects, such as an allergic reaction and fainting.
This eMedTV segment explains that weight gain, while rare, is a known side effect of doxazosin. The link between doxazosin and weight gain is explored, and tips are provided to reduce weight gain, such as eating a heart-healthy diet.
Extensive clinical trials have shown that doxazosin can cause sexual side effects in rare cases. This eMedTV resource describes these doxazosin sexual side effects, such as erectile dysfunction and priaprism, and explains possible treatments.
This eMedTV page explains that extensive clinical trials studying doxazosin and depression have not shown that depression is a definite side effect of the drug. This page explains what to do if symptoms of depression occur while taking doxazosin.
As this eMedTV article explains, doxazosin is used to help lower high blood pressure and relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate in adults. Doxazosin is not approved for use in children. This page also outlines some off-label doxazosin uses.
This eMedTV resource explains why the starting doxazosin dosage for either an enlarged prostate or for hypertension will need to be the lowest dose (1 mg a day). This page also provides specific dosage information for both conditions.
This portion of the eMedTV archives explores potential doxazosin drug interactions with medications such as cimetidine, sildenafil, and tadalafil. The problems these can cause are described, as are steps your doctor may take to prevent them.
This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at doxazosin precautions and warnings, such as potential drug interactions and the fact that it may be dangerous to take the drug while pregnant. This page also lists people who should not take doxazosin.
The eMedTV resource explores doxazosin and pregnancy, explaining why the FDA considers this medication to be a pregnancy Category C drug. This article also explains why it may not be safe to take doxazosin during pregnancy.
Although it is uncommon, a person can take a doxazosin overdose. This portion of the eMedTV library describes possible symptoms of an overdose, such as dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting. This page also outlines available treatment options.
This eMedTV segment explains that a generic version of doxazosin has been approved for sale in several strengths. The different dosing amounts are described and a few of the companies that manufacture generic doxazosin are listed.
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