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There is a lot of information available about BPH online. Here are some links to sources of information. Always talk to your doctor before deciding how you are going to treat BPH.

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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.

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