Alfuzosin (Oral Route)

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Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

Rare
  • Chest pain
  • Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
  • Painful or prolonged erection of the penis

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

More common
  • Dizziness
Less common
  • Abdominal pain
  • Acid or sour stomach
  • Belching
  • Body aches or pain
  • Chills
  • Congestion
  • Cough
  • Cough producing mucus
  • Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  • Difficulty breathing
  • Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
  • Dryness or soreness of throat
  • Ear congestion
  • Fever
  • Headache
  • Heartburn
  • Hoarseness
  • Inability to have or keep an erection
  • Indigestion
  • Loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  • Loss of voice
  • Nasal congestion
  • Nausea
  • Pain
  • Pain or tenderness around eyes and cheekbones
  • Runny nose
  • Shortness of breath
  • Sneezing
  • Sore throat
  • Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
  • Stuffy or runny nose
  • Tender, swollen glands in neck
  • Tightness in chest
  • Trouble in swallowing
  • Unusual tiredness or weakness
  • Voice changes
  • Wheezing
Rare
  • Rash

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Precautions

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Portions of this document last updated:

Nov. 1, 2009

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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