speeds up silodosin (Oral route) sil-oh-DOE-sin Overview Side Effects Dosage Professional Interactions More Pregnancy Warnings User Reviews Support Group Q & A Commonly used brand name(s) In the U.S. Rapaflo Available Dosage Forms: Capsule Therapeutic Class: Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy Agent Pharmacologic Class: Alpha-1 Adrenergic Blocker Slideshow Men's Health Month And Movember: Raising The Profile Of Men's Health One Stache At A Time Uses For silodosin Silodosin is used to treat men who have symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, which is also known as benign enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Benign enlargement of the prostate is a problem that can occur in men as they get older. The prostate gland is located below the bladder. As the prostate gland gets larger, certain muscles in the gland may become tight and get in the way of the tube that drains urine from the bladder. This can cause problems in urinating, such as a need to urinate often, a weak stream when urinating, or a feeling of not being able to empty the bladder completely. Silodosin helps relax the muscles in the prostate and in the opening to the bladder. This may help increase the flow of urine or decrease the symptoms. Silodosin should not be given to women. silodosin is available only with your doctor's prescription. Before Using silodosin In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For silodosin, the following should be considered: Allergies Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to silodosin or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully. Pediatric Silodosin is not indicated for use in the pediatric population. Safety and efficacy have not been established. Geriatric Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of silodosin in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more likely to have age-related kidney problems, which may require caution and an adjustment in the dose for patients receiving silodosin. Pregnancy Pregnancy Category Explanation All Trimesters B Animal studies have revealed no evidence of harm to the fetus, however, there are no adequate studies in pregnant women OR animal studies have shown an adverse effect, but adequate studies in pregnant women have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus. Breast Feeding There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding. Interactions with Medicines Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking silodosin, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive. Using silodosin with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with this medication or change some of the other medicines you take. Atazanavir Boceprevir Clarithromycin Cobicistat Idelalisib Indinavir Itraconazole Ketoconazole Nefazodone Nelfinavir Ritonavir Saquinavir Telithromycin Using silodosin with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Cyclosporine Eliglustat Simeprevir Using silodosin with any of the following medicines may cause an increased risk of certain side effects, but using both drugs may be the best treatment for you. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines. Sildenafil Tadalafil Vardenafil Interactions with Food/Tobacco/Alcohol Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco. Other Medical Problems The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of silodosin. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: Hypotension (low blood pressure) Use with caution. May make this condition worse. Kidney disease, moderate Use with caution. The effects of silodosin may be increased because of slower removal from the body. Kidney disease, severe or Liver disease, severe Should not be used in patients with these conditions. Proper Use of silodosin Take silodosin only as directed by your doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. It is best to take silodosin with a meal. If you have trouble swallowing capsules, you may open the capsule and pour the medicine into a small amount of cool or room temperature applesauce. Stir this mixture well and swallow it immediately (within 5 minutes) without chewing, and followed with a glass of cool water to ensure complete swallowing of the medicine. Dosing The dose of silodosin will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of silodosin. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so. The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine. For oral dosage form (capsules): For benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH): Adults 4 to 8 milligrams (mg) taken as a single dose once a day. Children Use is not recommended. Missed Dose If you miss a dose of silodosin, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses. Storage Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing. Keep out of the reach of children. Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Precautions While Using silodosin It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits for any unwanted effects that may be caused by silodosin. Do not use silodosin if you are also taking clarithromycin (Biaxin ), ketoconazole (Nizoral ), itraconazole (Sporanox ), or ritonavir (Norvir ). Using these medicines together may cause serious unwanted effects. Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur after you take silodosin, especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help lessen this problem. If you feel dizzy, lie down so you do not faint. Then sit for a few moments before standing to prevent the dizziness from returning. silodosin may cause some people to become dizzy or less alert than they are normally. Make sure you know how you react to silodosin before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert . If you plan to have cataract surgery , tell your eye doctor (ophthalmologist) that you are taking silodosin. A serious eye problem called Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS) has occurred in some patients who were taking silodosin or who had recently taken silodosin when they had cataract surgery. Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. This includes prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicines and herbal or vitamin supplements. silodosin Side Effects Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention. Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur: Less common Chills cold sweats confusion dizziness dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position Incidence not known Abdominal or stomach pain clay-colored stools dark urine fever headache itching loss of appetite nausea pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin rash skin blisters unpleasant breath odor unusual tiredness or weakness vomiting of blood yellow eyes or skin Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: More common Change or problem with discharge of semen Less common Diarrhea muscle aches sore throat stuffy or runny nose Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. Side Effects (complete list) The information contained in the Truven Health Micromedex products as delivered by Drugs.com is intended as an educational aid only. It is not intended as medical advice for individual conditions or treatment. It is not a substitute for a medical exam, nor does it replace the need for services provided by medical professionals. 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