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Comparing Alfuzosin vs Flomax

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Alfuzosin Flomax (tamsulosin)
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Alfuzosin Flomax (tamsulosin)
Prescription only

Prescribed for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Alfuzosin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Prescription only

Flomax restores urine flow in men with BPH but may cause a drop in blood pressure when going from a sitting to a standing position. Prescribed for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia. Flomax may also be... View more

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Ratings & Reviews

Alfuzosin has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 82 ratings on Drugs.com. 39% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect.

Flomax has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 297 ratings on Drugs.com. 42% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect.

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Drug Class
Generic Availability

Lower cost generic

 Lower cost generic approved
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance
Quantity 30 tablet, extended release
Strength 10 mg
Per unit* $0.44
Cost* $13.24

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Quantity 100 capsule
Strength 0.4 mg
Per unit* $10.48
Cost* $1,048.31

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Dosage Forms
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral capsule
Brand Names
Uroxatral

N/A
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value.

10 hours

19 hours
CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
Pregnancy Category
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
B
Category B No proven risk in humans

See the full pregnancy warnings document.
Drug Interactions

A total of 496 drugs are known to interact with Alfuzosin:

  • 95 major drug interactions (254 brand and generic names)
  • 395 moderate drug interactions (1579 brand and generic names)
  • 6 minor drug interactions (17 brand and generic names)

A total of 309 drugs are known to interact with Flomax:

  • 36 major drug interactions (83 brand and generic names)
  • 267 moderate drug interactions (1046 brand and generic names)
  • 6 minor drug interactions (18 brand and generic names)
Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions
  • Food can enhance the levels of alfuzosin in your body. Alfuzosin should be taken just after eating... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using alcohol together with alfuzosin. Using alcohol with alfuzosin can... View more
  • Food may affect the intestinal absorption of tamsulosin. You should take tamsulosin approximately... View more
  • Ask your doctor before using alcohol together with tamsulosin. Using alcohol with tamsulosin can... View more
Disease Interactions
First Approval Date

June 12, 2003

April 15, 1997
WADA Class View classifications

N/A

N/A
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