What is BPH?

Understanding BPH
The prostate is a gland found under a man’s bladder. Its main job is to produce part of the fluid that makes up semen. The prostate also surrounds the urethra. This is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.

A sizeable problem
In healthy men, the prostate grows rapidly during puberty. It remains about the same size until around age 40. Normal aging can then cause the prostate to grow again. This is called benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH.

A tight situation
BPH is a normal part of aging. By itself, a large prostate causes no harm. The trouble is that the urethra passes right through the prostate. When the prostate becomes enlarged, it can squeeze the urethra. This can hinder urine flow and cause problems.

BPH and cancer
BPH is not cancer. Nor has it been shown to raise your risk of having prostate cancer. However, BPH and prostate cancer can cause similar symptoms. So be sure to check with your doctor if you have symptoms. He/she will want to rule out cancer first.



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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.

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