Sildostat Benefits & Uses

Sildostat is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Enlarged Prostate

Sildostat Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice
Geriatric	Disease: Enlarged Prostate Before or After Meal: With meal Single Maximum Dose: 8 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: For course duration follow doctor's advice

Sildostat Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sildostat is used -

Moderate

Ejaculation disorder
Confusion

Mild

Dizziness (Read More - Home Remedies for Dizziness: Quick Tips for Instant Relief)
Stomach ache (Read More - Home remedies for stomach pain)
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Rash

Unknown

Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Loss of appetite

Sildostat Related Warnings

Is the use of Sildostat safe for pregnant women?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
Is the use of Sildostat safe during breastfeeding?

Not Used by Women

Not Used By Women
What is the effect of Sildostat on the Kidneys?

There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Sildostat. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.

Moderate
What is the effect of Sildostat on the Liver?

The liver can be affected by Sildostat. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Sildostat only after medical advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Sildostat on the Heart?

Sildostat is rarely harmful for the heart.

Mild

Severe Interaction of Sildostat with Other Drugs

Sildostat should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Ketoconazole

Clarithromycin

Ritonavir

Sildenafil

Moderate

Verapamil

Diltiazem

Sildostat Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sildostat unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Low Blood Pressure
Cataract

Frequently asked Questions about Sildostat

Is this Sildostat habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Sildostat has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Sildostat you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Sildostat should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Sildostat for mental disorders.

No

Sildostat Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sildostat

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Sildostat together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Sildostat

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Sildostat with alcohol will be.

Unknown