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:

• Chest pain
• Chills
• Cold sweats
• Confusion
• Dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
• Fainting
• Fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
• Painful or prolonged erection of the penis

• Arm, back, or jaw pain
• Chest discomfort
• Chest tightness or heaviness
• Large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
• Nausea
• Shortness of breath
• Sweating
• Swelling

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:

• Dizziness

• Abdominal or stomach pain
• Acid or sour stomach
• Belching
• Body aches or pain
• Congestion
• Cough
• Cough producing mucus
• Decreased interest in sexual intercourse
• Difficulty breathing
• Difficulty having a bowel movement (stool)
• Dryness or soreness of the 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
• Pain
• Pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
• Stuffy or runny nose
• Tender, swollen glands in the neck
• Tightness in the chest
• Trouble with swallowing
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Voice changes
• Wheezing

• Rash

• Diarrhea
• Feeling of warmth
• Hives or welts
• Itching skin
• Redness of the skin
• Redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest

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.

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