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Silodosin

Uses

Silodosin is used to improve urination in men with benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate) and to relieve symptoms during urination, such as hesitancy, incomplete emptying, weak stream, increased urgency and frequency, and nocturia (increased urination at night).

How it Works

How Silodosin works: Silodosin is an alpha blocker that relaxes the muscles around the bladder exit and prostate gland, allowing urine to pass more easily.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Silodosin include dizziness, orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure upon standing), headache, ejaculation disorder, nausea, infection, and abdominal pain.

Expert Advice

  • Silodosin helps relieve the symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
  • It does not reduce the size of the prostate.
  • Silodosin must be taken with food.
  • You may start to feel better within hours or days of initiating treatment.
  • The full effect is typically observed within 2 weeks.
  • Silodosin may cause dizziness or sleepiness.
  • Do not drive or engage in activities requiring concentration until you understand how it affects you.
  • If you are scheduled for eye surgery due to cataracts or glaucoma, inform your eye doctor about your use of Silodosin.
  • Inform your doctor if you have a history of kidney or liver problems.

Other Combinations

Mirabegron + Silodosin

Dutasteride + Silodosin

Silodosin + Solifenacin

Frequently asked questions

Silodosin is used to treat difficulty in urination, urinary dribbling, a strong urge to urinate, and frequent nighttime urination. It alleviates symptoms associated with benign prostatic enlargement by relaxing the muscles in the urinary tract, facilitating easier urine flow.
Yes, Silodosin may cause a decrease in blood pressure, especially after the first dose. Exercise caution when driving or operating machinery during the initial treatment period. Consult your doctor before starting this medication.
Silodosin should be taken daily with a meal at the same time each day. For patients with kidney impairment, the doctor may reduce the dose. If you have difficulty swallowing capsules, you can open the capsule and mix the powder with a tablespoon of apple sauce, consuming it immediately without chewing, followed by a glass of cool water.
Silodosin typically does not affect erectile function, but it may lead to other sexual issues, such as ejaculatory dysfunction. If you experience any side effects, consult your doctor promptly.
Consult your doctor before combining these medications. Silodosin can lower blood pressure, and taking sildenafil may exacerbate this effect, increasing the risk of fainting, which can be dangerous.
Silodosin can cause eye-related side effects, such as a floppy iris and reduced pupil size during eye surgery, which may complicate the procedure. Always inform your eye specialist about your use of Silodosin and any other medications you are taking prior to surgery.
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