Doxazosin Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: DOXAZOSIN - ORAL
Pronounced: (dox-AZE-oh-sin)

Doxazosin Oral Side Effects

Dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, drowsiness, trouble sleeping, weight gain, joint/muscle pain, or decreased sexual ability/interest may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

vision changes
fainting
shortness of breath
weakness
pounding/irregular heartbeat
swelling of hands/feet
anxiety

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

yellowing eyes/skin
dark urine
easy bleeding/bruising
fever
persistent sore throat

Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

chest pain
jaw/left arm pain
weakness on one side of the body
slurred speech
confusion

For males, in the unlikely event you have a painful or prolonged erection lasting 4 or more hours, stop using this drug and seek immediate medical attention, or permanent problems could occur.

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

rash
itching
swelling
severe dizziness
trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Doxazosin Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For information about enrolling in MedicAlert, call 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).