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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Alfuzosin. The following medications may also interact with Alfuzosin – to be sure, check with your healthcare provider or pharmacist.Avanafil (used to treat erectile dysfunction)Cimetidine (antacid used to treat acid reflux and stomach ulcers)Medications for chest pain or blood pressure (they may cause low blood pressure when taken alongside Alfuzosin)Dofetilide (treats abnormal heart rhythm)Grapefruit juice (known to interact with many medications)Sildenafil (Viagra; used to treat erectile dysfunction)Tadalafil (Cialis – similar to Viagra)Vardenafil (Levitra – similar to Viagra)Ziprasidone (antipsychotic)Some supplements can interact with certain prescription medications. For this reason, be sure to tell your healthcare provider if you’re taking any dietary supplements, herbs, tinctures, etc.Q: Are there any notable differences in how Tamsulosin and Alfuzosin affect sexual function?Diana Gariglio-Clelland, RD answers: A study lists a decrease in libido, a decrease in erectile function, adverse effects in ejaculation, priapism (prolonged erection), and deterioration in sexual function as potential side effects of Tamsulosin. For Alfuzosin, potential sexual side effects include impotence, a decrease in erectile function.That means that both medications have the potential to cause unwanted sexual side effects. However, while Alfuzosin is thought to cause fewer sexual side effects, one randomized controlled trial found little difference between Alfuzosin and Tamsulosin in terms of sexual side effects. It’s important to note that side effects from medications like Tamsulosin and Alfuzosin aren’t always negative. In a study, people taking Tamsulosin for BPH noted greater improvement in self-perceived sexual satisfaction compared to before they began taking Tamsulosin. Similarly, a study noted that Alfuzosin can help improve symptoms of sexual dysfunction. All-in-all, alpha-blockers (the medication class Tamsulosin and Alfuzosin belong to) are associated with “a low rate of sexual dysfunction”, according to a study. Just how prevalent is sexual dysfunction in patients taking Tamsulosin and Alfuzosin? For both medications, the prevalence was less than 3% in
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