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  Symptom Screener

Measure your symptoms
Answer the following 7 questions on a scale of 0 (no symptom) to 5 (having the
symptom almost always). Your responses will indicate the level of your BPH
symptoms.

American Urological Association (AUA) BPH Symptom Score Index

To complete this self-test, simply click on one answer for each question.
Once you have answered all 7 questions, click the button at the bottom to see your score immediately.


1.  Over the past month, how often have you had a sensation of not emptying your bladder completely after you finished urinating?

Not at all Less than 1 time in 5 Less than half the time About half the time More than half the time Almost always Score

2.  Over the past month, how often have you had to urinate again less than 2 hours after you finished urinating?

Not at all Less than 1 time in 5 Less than half the time About half the time More than half the time Almost always Score

3.  Over the past month, how often have you stopped and started again several times when you urinated?

Not at all Less than 1 time in 5 Less than half the time About half the time More than half the time Almost always Score

4.  Over the past month, how often have you found it difficult to postpone urination?

Not at all Less than 1 time in 5 Less than half the time About half the time More than half the time Almost always Score

5.  Over the past month, how often have you had a weak urinary stream?

Not at all Less than 1 time in 5 Less than half the time About half the time More than half the time Almost always Score

6.  Over the past month, how often have you had to push or strain to begin urination?

None 1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times 5 times Score

7.  Over the past month, how many times did you most typically get up to urinate from the time you went to bed at night until the time you got up in the morning?

None 1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times 5 times Score

 
Disclaimer: This material is provided for information purposes only and is not a substitute for a consultation. You should consult with a healthcare professional regarding your specific symptoms or medical condition.


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Important Safety Information

CARDURA XL is used to treat the symptoms of enlarged prostate, or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It is not meant for women or children.

CARDURA XL is not indicated for hypertension.

Do not take CARDURA XL if you had reactions to terazosin or prazosin, or if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in CARDURA XL.

Talk to your doctor if you have ongoing constipation, or liver problems.

Like other drugs in its class, CARDURA XL may cause low blood pressure at first. This can make you dizzy, especially when getting up from sitting or lying down. Until you find out how CARDURA XL affects you, avoid situations where this could cause injury. Eye complications during cataract surgery have occurred in some patients who take, or have taken, alpha blockers like CARDURA XL. Before taking CARDURA XL, prostate cancer should be ruled out.

The most common side effects of CARDURA XL are headache, dizziness, cold or flu, fatigue and back pain.

The health information contained herein is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace discussions with a healthcare provider. All decisions regarding patient care must be made with a healthcare provider, considering the unique characteristics of the patient.

The product information provided in this site is intended only for residents of the United States. The products discussed herein may have different product labeling in different countries.


   
 

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