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Does Flotral Increase The Flow Of Urine ?

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Posted on Fri, 26 Sep 2014
Question: Does Flotral 10 mg increase the flow of urine ? For how long I can take this medicine ? Please tell about its side effects.
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Answered by Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Yes,it increases urine flow.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX,
I can understand your concern.
Flotral (Alfuzosin) is helpful in urinating and increases flow by relaxing smooth muscles of prostate gland and urinary bladder smooth muscles.
Your doctor may prescribe Flotral several months to years. Duration and dosage of medication is decided by your treating doctor after thorough examination.

Side effects: It may cause side effects like nausea, abdominal discomfort, fatigue, headache, sometimes it may cause drowsiness and lowers blood pressure but these are side effects will disappear shortly as you get used to the Alfuzosin.
If you experience side effects and persist then you should visit your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query.
If you have any queries I will be happy to help you.
Thank you.
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Does Flotral Increase The Flow Of Urine ?

Brief Answer: Yes,it increases urine flow. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX, I can understand your concern. Flotral (Alfuzosin) is helpful in urinating and increases flow by relaxing smooth muscles of prostate gland and urinary bladder smooth muscles. Your doctor may prescribe Flotral several months to years. Duration and dosage of medication is decided by your treating doctor after thorough examination. Side effects: It may cause side effects like nausea, abdominal discomfort, fatigue, headache, sometimes it may cause drowsiness and lowers blood pressure but these are side effects will disappear shortly as you get used to the Alfuzosin. If you experience side effects and persist then you should visit your doctor. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any queries I will be happy to help you. Thank you.