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What Are The Side Effects Of Flotral?
Question: Does flotral 10 mg decrease the size of enlarged prostate? What are the side effects in the long term use
Brief Answer:
It prevents further enlargement, improves urine flow
Detailed Answer:
Hello
i can understand your concern I will definitely help you out in best possible way
Flotral contains Alfuzosin which works by relaxing muscles in prostate and bladder to allow urine to pass easily.
This prevents further worsening of symptoms like retention of urine but doesn't reverse the prostate enlargement already developed.
I would like further information to help you better
your age and complete medical history
what all symptoms are you having
to avoid side effects please consider following guidelines
it causes drowsiness dizziness so you should driving or operate any machinery
It can cause low blood pressure irregular heart beats so get up slowly from bed to avoid fainting or fall due to postural hypotension
it may cause painful and prolonged penile election as well as a side effect
I would advise you to get PSA (prostate specific antigen) test done
I hope you will find my response informative and helpful
please feel free to ask for more clarification I will gladly answer you
wishing you good health
It prevents further enlargement, improves urine flow
Detailed Answer:
Hello
i can understand your concern I will definitely help you out in best possible way
Flotral contains Alfuzosin which works by relaxing muscles in prostate and bladder to allow urine to pass easily.
This prevents further worsening of symptoms like retention of urine but doesn't reverse the prostate enlargement already developed.
I would like further information to help you better
your age and complete medical history
what all symptoms are you having
to avoid side effects please consider following guidelines
it causes drowsiness dizziness so you should driving or operate any machinery
It can cause low blood pressure irregular heart beats so get up slowly from bed to avoid fainting or fall due to postural hypotension
it may cause painful and prolonged penile election as well as a side effect
I would advise you to get PSA (prostate specific antigen) test done
I hope you will find my response informative and helpful
please feel free to ask for more clarification I will gladly answer you
wishing you good health
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