Rapaflo (Silodosin)

(17 Reviews)

warnings

What is the most important information I should know aboutRapaflo (Silodosin)?

You should not take silodosin if you are allergic to it, or if you have:

severe liver disease; or
severe kidney disease.

Some drugs should not be used with silodosin.Your treatment plan may change if you also use:

nefazodone;
an antibiotic--clarithromycin, telithromycin;
antifungal medicine--itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, voriconazole; or
antiviral medicine for HIV or hepatitis C--boceprevir, cobicistat, dasabuvir, elvitegravir, indinavir, lopinavir/ritonavir, nelfinavir, ombitasvir, paritaprevir saquinavir, telaprevir, or tipranavir.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

low blood pressure;
kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis);
heart disease;
prostate cancer;
a condition for which you take a diuretic or "water pill"; or
if you are on a low-salt diet.

Silodosin can affect your pupils. If you need eye surgery, tell the surgeon about your use of this medicine, even if you no longer take it.

Silodosin is not for use in women, and the effects of this medicine during pregnancy or in breastfeeding women are unknown.

Not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

User Reviews & Rating

Overall rating forRapaflo (Silodosin)

1.9

out of 5

(17 Reviews)

Side Effects

2.3

Easy to Use

4.1

Effectiveness

2.4

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Side Effects

What are the side effects ofRapaflo (Silodosin)?

Get emergency medical help if you havesigns of an allergic reaction:hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have severe dizziness, or if you feel like you might pass out.

Silodosin may cause dizziness or fainting, especially when you first start taking it. You may feel very dizzy when you first wake up or get up too fast from a sitting or lying position.

Common side effects may include:

dizziness, feeling like you might pass out;
headache;
diarrhea;
abnormal ejaculation; or
stuffy nose, sinus pain.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Can I takeRapaflo (Silodosin)if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

没有evidence of risk in humans

Based on FDA pregnancy categories

Silodosin is not for use in women, and the effects of this medicine during pregnancy or in breastfeeding women are unknown.

Dosage Guidelines & Tips

How to takeRapaflo (Silodosin)?

UseRapaflo (Silodosin)exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.

Your doctor may test your prostate specific antigen (PSA) to check for prostate cancer before you take silodosin.

Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.

Take once daily with a meal.

If you cannot swallow a capsule whole,open it and mix the medicine with applesauce. Swallow the mixture right away without chewing.

Your blood pressure may get too low during prolonged illness. Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting or diarrhea.

Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.

Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

What should I do if I missed a dose ofRapaflo (Silodosin)?

Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.Do not在o两剂ne time.

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