Summary
Commonly reported side effects of silodosin include: retrograde ejaculation. Continue reading for a comprehensive list of adverse effects.
Applies to silodosin: oral capsule.
Serious side effects of Silodosin
Along with its needed effects, silodosin 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 while taking silodosin:
Less common
- Chills
- cold sweats
- confusion
- dizziness
- dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position
Incidence not known
- Clay-colored stools
- dark urine
- fever
- headache
- hives, itching, rash
- loss of appetite
- nausea
- pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
- skin blisters
- stomach pain
- unpleasant breath odor
- unusual tiredness or weakness
- vomiting of blood
- yellow eyes or skin
Other side effects of Silodosin
Some side effects of silodosin 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
For Healthcare Professionals
Applies to silodosin: oral capsule.
General
The most common adverse reaction was retrograde ejaculation.[Ref]
Genitourinary
Very common (10% or more): Retrograde ejaculation (28.1%)
Common (1% to 10%): Prostate-specific antigen (PSA) increased
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Priapism[Ref]
Respiratory
Common (1% to 10%): Nasopharyngitis, nasal congestion, sinusitis, rhinorrhea
Postmarketing reports: Pharyngeal edema[Ref]
Nervous system
Common (1% to 10%): Dizziness, headache
Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Syncope[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Common (1% to 10%): Diarrhea, abdominal pain
Postmarketing reports: Swollen tongue[Ref]
Cardiovascular
Common (1% to 10%): Orthostatic hypotension[Ref]
Other
Common (1% to 10%): Asthenia[Ref]
Psychiatric
Common (1% to 10%): Insomnia[Ref]
Ocular
Frequency not reported: Intraoperative floppy iris syndrome[Ref]
Dermatologic
Postmarketing reports: Toxic skin eruption, purpura, skin rash, pruritus, urticaria[Ref]
Hepatic
Postmarketing reports: Jaundice, hepatic function impaired, transaminases increased[Ref]
Immunologic
Postmarketing reports: Allergic-type reactions[Ref]
