Alfuzosin for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: Uroxatral
Alfuzosin has an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from a total of 73 reviews for the treatment of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. 36% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 37% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Alfuzosin
- PaulB
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- January 12, 2024
"I was prescribed alfuzosin approximately 3 years ago and experienced a nearly immediate improvement in urine flow. I had previously tried Flomax and then Cialis. Neither provided any benefit to me and both caused headaches. Flomax also caused stuffy sinus issues. Prior to taking alfuzosin, I was up 3 to 4 times per night. Since taking alfuzosin, I am typically up 2 or 3 times, but some nights it is only once. My flow is still not very strong, but it is improved. I have no adverse effects."
- Wayne
- March 18, 2022
"Took medicine for the first time last night. I'm now up at 3 with a migraine. It's extreme, right in the front, similar to a bad sinus headache. Ibuprofen isn't helping. After reading these comments I am going to stop immediately."
- Buster
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 11, 2023
"Have been taking Alfuzosin for nearly a year now for bph, having previously tried Tamsulosin. Took two tablets a day originally but have recently reduced to one as dizziness started to become a problem. Side effects are much less than Tamsulosin particularly better ejaculation and no headaches. Urine flow on one 2mg tablet a day is more of an issue though and also getting more swelling in my ankles. I'm thinking of asking my GP to consider an alternative if one exists that can retain the benefits of alfuzosin but without the dizziness."
- arsall
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 6, 2024
"Started my treatment with Alfuzosin 3 weeks ago. The effect was immediate with better flow, less congestion, and a feeling of complete emptying. The side effects were at their worst for days 1-3 but have subsided since then. The headache and fatigue were dominant. I don't see how I will be able to stop this medicine that delivers as expected. The reason for the medication is very weak flow with many interruptions and nocturnal visits to the toilet."
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- Luis...
- September 9, 2014
Uroxatral (alfuzosin) "I have used Flomax for at least 5 years, the side effects were awful. I started Uroxatral one year ago, and my life changed 100%. This is an excellent medication."
- hpr...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- October 21, 2014
Uroxatral (alfuzosin) "Sometimes it works well, and other times it doesn't seem to work at all. Very confusing!"
- Anonymous
- May 21, 2009
Uroxatral (alfuzosin) "Although I experienced immediate relief (able to urinate freely), I have experienced low stomach pain almost constantly. I also tire much easier since starting Uroxatral."
- 129
- February 18, 2013
Uroxatral (alfuzosin) "Uroxatral helped my benign prostatic hyperplasia symptoms, but it made me extremely tired."
- John
- November 30, 2009
Uroxatral (alfuzosin) "Uroxatral seems to work very well. Erections are sometimes difficult, but a small dose of Viagra seems to take care of that problem when it becomes a problem."
- Anonymous
- November 11, 2009
Uroxatral (alfuzosin) "It worked well with the first dose, but the sinus headache, rubbery limb feeling, and upper respiratory scratchiness make it not worth taking."
- Jeff
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 13, 2020
Uroxatral (alfuzosin) "Starting using Uroxatral after Flomax made me sick, and let me tell you, within two days I was peeing like a 16-year-old. I'll be using Uroxatral from now on!"
- Steveso
- July 24, 2017
"I've been taking alfuzosin for about a year now. At first, it seemed to work, but in the last few months, I've been getting up every hour to pee. I'm very disappointed in this medication."
- Anonymous
- March 17, 2009
Uroxatral (alfuzosin) "I used this product but felt tired and feel it also affects my sexual function, that was not an issue before use."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 16, 2017
"This drug resulted in lowered blood pressure, causing two fainting spells."
- Steveso
- September 14, 2016
"I started taking alfuzosin 10 mg for BPH symptoms. Since taking this, my nighttime visits to the bathroom have doubled!"
- Anonymous
- June 15, 2008
Uroxatral (alfuzosin) "Very good for urinary symptoms."
- Alano
- November 2, 2018
"I took Alfuzosin to relax bladder neck. Eight days some side effects and then stopped cold turkey which solved the problem."
- Joelle...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 9, 2018
"This is absolutely a bad drug and be careful once it is prescribed to you.. it lead to high bilburin level in my dad’s blood in 5 days.. he has now a severe jaundice and he is in the intensive care"
- Satpal...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 1, 2019
"Not effective giving headache. Discontinued after a week."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- July 13, 2015
"I've had no problem taknig this med, but recently find that I need something stronger. Any suggestions"
- Chris
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 24, 2021
"After taking Alfuzosin 10mg for about a month upper back pain when working was terrible. Sent for xrays. Found out it was the med that was the cause after stopping it for 2 weeks."
- Miguel...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- September 6, 2021
"Waste of time taking these, they’ve made absolutely no difference to my prostate problems."
- repor...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 20, 2022
"On alfuzosin for 3 weeks. Loss of libido, dry eyes. No noticeable improvement in less frequency in urination."
- Hatem...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- February 21, 2023
"I am 48 years old and have heart issues. I don’t recommend this medicine. I used it for 3 days only and couldn’t continue it. It made me fatigued, have no concentration, and not be able to work."
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"I started flomax but didn't like the reverse ejaculation. Doc said try this alufuzosin. I am dizzy , foggy brain, very rapid irregular heart beat when getting up. Sometimes heart is irregular for an hour. Yes, it works for better ejaculation vs flomax but the heart problems. Wow. I'm only 50. The pill worked fine for three months with some dizziness, not horrible then all of a sudden it's like I'm 1/4 drunk dizzy my heart is going nuts. Totally tired. Stopped the pill and within a week better. Back to flomax."