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Tamsulosin Hydrochloride	8.8	5.28	4.97	5
Xatral	7	5.02	5.64	8
Avodart	7	4.2	4.42	2
Uroxatral	6.57	3.94	2.14	7
Flomax	5.6	4.17	3.26	10

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Effectiveness of Uroxatral by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Uroxatral, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	5.6%	0%	88.9%	0%	5.6%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	83.3%	11.1%	5.6%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	84.2%	15.8%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	83.3%	11.1%	5.6%
Confidence	0%	0%	84.2%	10.5%	5.3%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	88.9%	11.1%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	94.4%	5.6%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	89.5%	5.3%	5.3%
Energy	0%	10.5%	57.9%	26.3%	5.3%
Eyesight	0%	5.6%	83.3%	11.1%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	88.9%	11.1%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	78.9%	21.1%	0%
Pain	0%	5.6%	94.4%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	89.5%	10.5%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	77.8%	16.7%	5.6%
Skin Complexion	5.6%	0%	94.4%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	15.8%	63.2%	15.8%	5.3%
Stress Level	0%	0%	78.9%	15.8%	5.3%

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Commonly Reported Uroxatral Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Allergic Reaction	88.9%	5.6%	0%	5.6%	0%
Anxiety	75%	0%	0%	12.5%	12.5%
Blurred Vision	75%	12.5%	0%	12.5%	0%
Breathing Difficulties	71.4%	7.1%	14.3%	0%	7.1%
Bruising	60%	40%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	69.2%	0%	15.4%	7.7%	7.7%
Change in Weight	80%	6.7%	0%	0%	13.3%
Chills	80%	20%	0%	0%	0%
Confusion	62.5%	25%	0%	0%	12.5%
Depression	90%	0%	0%	10%	0%
Diarrhea	83.3%	0%	16.7%	0%	0%
Dizziness	73.7%	10.5%	10.5%	5.3%	0%
Drowsiness	84.6%	0%	7.7%	7.7%	0%
Energy Loss	71.4%	7.1%	7.1%	7.1%	7.1%
Fatigue	65%	15%	10%	0%	10%
Gas	75%	12.5%	0%	12.5%	0%
Genital Discomfort	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Headache	94.4%	0%	5.6%	0%	0%
Insomnia	75%	0%	0%	12.5%	12.5%
Irregular Heartbeat	80%	10%	10%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	75%	0%	12.5%	12.5%	0%
Muscle Cramping	87.5%	0%	12.5%	0%	0%
Nausea	94.7%	5.3%	0%	0%	0%
Rapid Heartbeat	80%	0%	0%	0%	20%
Sexual Dysfunction	76.9%	7.7%	7.7%	7.7%	0%
Sore Throat	92.3%	7.7%	0%	0%	0%
Stomach Ache	75%	0%	0%	25%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Uroxatral Side Effects

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Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Congestion	84.6%	7.7%	0%	7.7%	0%
Flaky / Peeling Skin	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Gas	75%	0%	25%	0%	0%
Heartburn	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Painful Urination	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%

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23 Jan 2012

Since taking have no difficulty urinating

—Posted by Anonymous

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06 Dec 2011

I BEEN BEEN UNDER DOCTOR'S CARE FOR THREE YEARS ANF HAVE HAD NO PROBLEMS WHEN TAKING UROXATRAL. WHEN I MISS TAKING MEDICINE FOR A FEW DAYS, PROBLEMS RETURN.

—Posted by Anonymous

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16 Nov 2011

does not effecft my ejaculation as much as other drugs for BPH.

—Posted by big papa

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29 Jul 2010

I have had a bad face skin reaction to this drug, and joint pain like arthritis. It did help my urine flow, but in the morning sometimes my urine flow was slightly weak.

—Posted by Otheo

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11 Jun 2009

I found this to be effective for me, but at high dosages it gives me skin issues.

—Posted by Anonymous

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29 Jul 2010

Hello, My name is otheo I'm taking this drug at 10mg and I seem to be breaking out like a teenager with bad Skin. I'm 43 what type of skin problem did you have? I also have joint pain like i have arthritis did you have that issue as well. I'm not fat at all i go to the gym regular in fact I'm very cut body wise so thae achs and pains came from that.

—Posted by Otheo Muse