Doxazosin is used alone or with other drugs to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

What kind of drug is Cardura?

What Is Cardura? Cardura (doxazosin) is an alpha-1 adrenergic blocker prescribed for treating high blood pressure, and symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland). Cardura is available as a generic drug.

What is the side effects of doxazosin?

Side Effects

  • Blurred vision.
  • dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position.
  • fainting (sudden)
  • fast and pounding heartbeat.
  • irregular heartbeat.
  • shortness of breath.
  • swelling of feet or lower legs.

Is Cardura safe?

Cardura may cause dizziness or fainting, especially when you first start taking it or when you start taking it again. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be alert. Avoid standing for long periods of time or becoming overheated during exercise and in hot weather.

What drug is in Cialis?

Cialis contains the active drug ingredient tadalafil and belongs to a group of medications called phosphodiesterase 5 (PDE5) inhibitors. For ED, Cialis relaxes the blood vessels leading to the penis so that more blood can flow into it.

Is doxazosin and Cardura the same?

Doxazosin oral tablet is available as a generic drug and as brand-name drugs. Brand names: Cardura, Cardura XL. Doxazosin comes only as an oral tablet. The tablet is available in two forms: immediate release and extended release.

Does Cialis make you harder?

Much like Viagra, Cialis relaxes the smooth muscles and arteries inside the penis. At the same time, it also increases blood flow to the penis. When aroused, this combination of relaxation and increased blood flow allows the penis to fill with blood, which results in an erection.

Is Cardura the same as Flomax?

Are Flomax and Cardura the Same Thing? Flomax (tamsulosin hydrochloride) and Cardura (doxazosin) are alpha-blockers used to treat the symptoms of a prostate gland condition called benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH, a noncancerous enlargement of the prostate gland).