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Lower urinary tract symptoms in men, age-related (including symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia/hypertrophy) - Management
Start modified-release alpha-blocker

Age from 40 years onwards
Alfuzosin m/r tablets: 10mg once a day
Alfuzosin 10mg modified-release tablets
Take one tablet once a day.
Supply 30 tablets.
Age: from 40 years onwards
NHS cost: £12.51
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Some people experience side effects such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, sweating or feeling light headed. If any of these apply, sit or lie down until the symptoms have disappeared. Tell your doctor if these symptoms continue after taking the medicine for a few days.
Tamsulosin m/r capsules: 400micrograms once a day
Tamsulosin 400microgram modified-release capsules
Take one capsule once a day.
Supply 30 capsules.
Age: from 40 years onwards
NHS cost: £4.92
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Some people experience side effects such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, sweating or feeling light headed. If any of these apply, sit or lie down until the symptoms have disappeared. Tell your doctor if these symptoms continue after taking the medicine for a few days.
Start doxazosin m/r tablets: 4mg once a day
Doxazosin 4mg modified-release tablets
Take one tablet once a day.
Supply 28 tablets.
Age: from 40 years onwards
NHS cost: £5.70
Licensed use: yes
Patient information: Some people experience side effects such as blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, sweating or feeling light headed. If any of these apply, sit or lie down until the symptoms have disappeared. Tell your doctor if these symptoms continue after taking the medicine for a few days.

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