Are you one of those men who are experiencing nightly bathroom run? Do you experience the urgent need to urinate, or do you have difficulty in postponing urination. If yes, then maybe you are one of those who are experiencing the condition called Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). BPH is a benign enlargement of the prostate that cause the blockage of the flow of urine in the urethra. More of the symptoms of enlarged prostate that a men can experience are ; difficulty in starting urination, urgency to urinate, frequent urination, a weak or slow urinary system, continued dribbling of urine, a urinary stream that starts and stop, and straining to urinate.
Who Can Receive Treatment
What the approved treatment for enlarge prostate? According to the Food and Drug Association, one of the drugs that are proven effective and highly recommended in treating enlarged prostate is Rapaflo. This medicine work by blocking the alpha-1 adrenoreceptors in the prostate, bladder and urethra. By helping in the relaxation of the muscles in the prostate and opening of the bladder, it causes the stream of urine to move freely and help the bladder to be completely emptied.
Facts About Rapaflo
This medication should only be taken if it is proven safe and prescribed by the doctor. Rapaflo are usually take every once a day with a meal. The intake of this medication is by mouth, those who are not allowed to use this drug are those who have allergic problems on any of the ingredients of this medication, those who have reduced kidney and liver function, and those who are taking other medicines such as; clarithromycin, itraconazole, ketoconazole, ritonavir, and any of the other alpha blockers.
Side Effects of Rapaflo
• Dizziness, Chills, Cold Sweat
• Confusion
• Problems in Ejaculating or Painful Penis Erection
• Decrease or Absence of Semen During Sex
• Change or Problem with Discharge of Semen
• Hives, Rash, and Itching
• Difficulty in Breathing, Sore Throat, Runny or Stuffy Nose
• Swelling of your Face, Lips, Cheeks and Throat
• Headache, Muscle Aches, or Lightheadedness
• Diarrhea and Loss of Appetite
• Slight Drop in Blood Pressure
• Vomiting in Blood
• Skin Blisters
• Yellow or Purple spots on the Skin
• Unpleasant Breath Odor
• Unusual Tiredness and Weakness
Additional Facts
Above all those side effects, there are also lots of things that you need to consider, since you have already the ideas on what are the symptoms and effect by this medication, you must do some of the certain things; as what mention on the side effects of Rapaflo, this medicine cause drowsiness and dizziness, so you better avoid driving or avoiding any activities that will need your alertness, you should also avoid standing for a long period of time, avoid to become overheat during exercise and exposure in high temperature, avoid sitting or lying too fast.
There is also still some drug that might be able to interact with Rapaflo, you must tell your doctor about your other medication for you to avoid the risks of experiencing the side effects, always follow your medication until you become well.
