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What does it do?
This product is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). It works by acting on the alpha1-adrenergic receptors which results in reduced systemic vascular resistance and thereby lowering blood pressure and increasing urinary flow.
Last text update: 2010-12-15
Last data update: 2012-01-14
General Information:
- 6.7
- Cardura Average Satisfaction Score
- 70% of patients are at least somewhat satisfied with Cardura.
MediGuard regularly polls our more than 2,400 users taking Cardura (or similar drugs with the same active ingredient(s)) using the Treatment Satisfaction Questionnaire for Medications (TSQM). This feedback is continuously updated for the benefit of the MediGuard community. To request scores for specific patient subgroups, please contact research@mediguard.org.
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Global Patient Feedback for Cardura (Doxazosin)
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My doctor prescribed Doxazosin Mesylate 4mg for problems emptying my bladder caused by radiation treatment for prostate cancer. I already take Atenolol for high blood pressure. Any danger in taking 2 drugs that are used for high blood pressure?
- 68 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2011-05-21 13:51:02
I too have been on doxazosin for over 2 years (4mg daily) and I also have a rash on my navel and my skin is drying out..... I found out that saw palmetto(450mg) daily works just as good for me, so I switch up constantly !! I'm 72 years of age !!! Tommy
- 73 year old – Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-11-30 07:48:53
I've taken one tablet of Doxazosin nightly for the past 15 years. I'll be 74 in January and remain in excellent health. However, if I miss taking that pill even one night, by the afternoon of the next day, I have the same lack of urine flow I had when I began. I'm really thankful for my urologist putting me on it.
- Source: MediGuard
- Posted: 2010-11-25 06:35:22
