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About Alfoo Products
Alfoo Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Alfoo are Upper respiratory tract infection, Dizziness, Headache, Tiredness.
How Alfoo Products work
Alfuzosin is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.
Patient Concerns about Alfoo Products
Frequently asked questions about Alfoo Products
Frequently asked questions about Alfuzosin
Q. Does Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR shrink the prostate?
No, Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR does not shrink the size of the prostate. It belongs to alpha-blocker class of medicines. It works by relaxing muscles of bladder and prostate to allow urine to flow more easily. It helps in relieving symptoms of an enlarged prostate.
Q. Can Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR cause erectile dysfunction?
No, Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR does not cause erectile dysfunction. On the contrary, it may help in improving such condition. However, this medicine may cause painful erection (priapism) which does not go away. If priapism is not treated you may not be able to get an erection in the future.
Q. When should I take Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR?
Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR should be taken after meals at the same time each day. Do not cut, crush, or chew the medicine, but swallow it whole with water.
Q. Does Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR have any effect on liver?
In very rare cases your liver may be affected and cause liver function abnormality. Inform the doctor if you already have liver disease before starting the medication. The doctor will prescribe a lower dose of Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR once or twice daily.
Q. Can Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR be taken by old or elderly people?
Yes, it can be taken by elderly or old people, but they need to be careful. Regular monitoring is required in case the patient also has high blood pressure.
Q. Can Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR affect my eyes?
In rare cases, Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR may cause abnormal vision. But, it is important to know that this medicine may cause complications during surgery, if you are to be operated for cataract. Hence, inform your doctor before surgery that you are taking Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR. Your doctor may perform surgery differently and complications can be prevented.
Q. Can the use of sildenafil or vardenafil cause trouble when taken along with Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR?
Extreme care should be taken if you are taking sildenafil or vardenafil along with Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR. The combination may cause a significant decrease in blood pressure which can be serious. Inform your doctor if you are taking these medicines.
Q. What can patients do to help alleviate or prevent discomfort and side effects due to Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR?
Alfoo 10mg Tablet PR may lower your blood pressure especially when you suddenly stand up after lying down. You may feel dizzy or fainting and therefore you should get up slowly from bed or chair. This medicine may impair your reactions. Hence, avoid driving or hazardous activities until you know how this medicine will affect you.