Cardura XL is a drug used for treatment of enlarged prostate. It is an extended release tablet. Unlike regular Cardura, Carura XL is not intended for use as a blood pressure medication. The generic is Doxazosin.
The Cardura XL extended release tablet looks like a common medication tablet. However, it has layers which are surrounded by a coating that keep the pill from dissolving too fast. The two inside layers work together, one holding the medication and the other pushing the medication out of the protective shell.
The Doxazosin is then released over the course of a 24 hour period. Because of the way this Doxazosin medication is made, it should not be broken up, split, or chewed. It should be swallowed whole.
The best time to take Cardura XL is in the morning. Because of the times at which one eats, the absorption of the doxazsin is more evenly distributed throughout the day if it is taken at this time. However, the doctor is the best authority of the timing of dosage for any patient.
If you are in need of this medication you can buy cheap Cardura XL from an online Canadian drug store to save time and money on your prescription needs.
When Doxazosin is first taken, or when the dosage is changed, the patient may become dizzy or faint. At this time, it is not a good idea to work in situations that might be dangerous if one did faint. These beginning effects of Cardura XL wear off in a day or two.
It is important for the doctor to have all the information he needs to make the decision to treat with Cardura XL. He must rule out prostate cancer, since many of the symptoms are identical. The doctor also needs a full medical history, including a complete list of every medication the patient is taking, both prescription and non-prescription, before treating with Doxazosin.
Side effects of Cardura XL which are the least serious should still be watched in case they become severe or last a long time. Decreased abilities during sex, weakness, headache, joint or muscle pain and tiredness are all common symptoms. Other side effects of Doxazosin to look out for are swelling in the lower legs and feet, swelling in the hands, shortness of breath, weight gain, runny nose, and changes in vision.
Patients should report the rarer, more serious side effects of Cardura XL to a doctor immediately. If one is having chest pains, shortness of breath, or changes in heartbeat, he should call or visit a doctor. An erection lasting several hours should be taken care of as soon as one realizes that the penis is in an abnormal state.
Fainting, drowsiness, or seizures are the main symptoms of overdose of Cardura XL. Because of the way the dose is brought up slowly and the Doxazosin is released gradually, there is no reason this should happen, as long as the Cardura XL is used as directed and kept out of reach of children.
Canadian pharmacies online offer many Canada drugs that you may be in need of. These online drug stores offer over the counter medications, prescription drugs, and other health care products you may need, all for an affordable price.