Take Cardura exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Do not use this medicine in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Cardura lowers blood pressure and may cause dizziness or fainting, especially when you first start taking it, or when you start taking it again.
You may feel very dizzy when you first wake up. Be careful when standing or sitting up from a lying position.
Call your doctor if you have severe dizziness or feel like you might pass out.
While using Cardura, your blood pressure or prostate may need to be checked often.
If you stop taking Cardura for any reason, ask your doctor before you start taking it again. You may need a dose adjustment.
If you are being treated for high blood pressure, keep using this medicine even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.