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Rapaflo Capsules Patient Information including How Should I Take

What should I discuss with my health care provider before taking silodosin (Rapaflo Capsules)?

You should not use silodosin if you have:

severe kidney disease;
severe liver disease; or
if you are also using ketoconazole (Nizoral), itraconazole (Sporanox), or ritonavir (Norvir).

If you have certain conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication. Before taking silodosin, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

kidney disease;
liver disease;
prostate cancer; or
if you are taking another alpha-blocker such as alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), tamsulosin (Flomax), or terazosin (Hytrin) for high blood pressure or prostate problems.

FDA pregnancy category B. Although silodosin is not for use in women, this medication is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby. If you are a woman using this medication, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether silodosin passes into breast milk, or if it could harm a nursing baby. If you are a woman using this medication, do not take silodosin without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take silodosin (Rapaflo Capsules)?

Take silodosin exactly as your doctor has prescribed it for you. Do not use more of the medication than recommended. Do not take silodosin for longer than your doctor has prescribed. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Silodosin should be taken with food to reduce the chance of side effects.

It is important to use silodosin regularly to get the most benefit. Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood will need to be tested on a regular basis. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Silodosin can affect the pupils of your eyes during cataract surgery. If you have cataract surgery while you are taking silodosin, or even long after you stop taking it, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you have taken this medication. Do not stop using silodosin before surgery unless your surgeon tells you to.

Store this medication at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.

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