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Doxazosin is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Doxazosin depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Doxazosin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Doxazosin is used -
Moderate
Mild
Is the use of Doxazosin safe for pregnant women?
Doxazosin can cause severe side effects if taken during pregnancy, so, pregnant women should talk to their doctor before taking it.
Is the use of Doxazosin safe during breastfeeding?
Doxazosin may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Doxazosin on the Kidneys?
Doxazosin is not harmful for kidneys.
What is the effect of Doxazosin on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Doxazosin on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Doxazosin on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Doxazosin on the heart have been reported.
Doxazosin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Doxazosin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Doxazosin habit forming or addictive?
Doxazosin does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Doxazosin as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Doxazosin only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Doxazosin in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Doxazosin
You can take Doxazosin with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Doxazosin
Consuming Doxazosin with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Cardura® (doxazosin mesylate)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 142
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 461-462