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Compare Cardura vs. Jalyn

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  • Doxazosin (Cardura)
    Jalyn (dutasteride / tamsulosin)
  • Doxazosin (Cardura)
    Jalyn (dutasteride / tamsulosin)

  • Summary of Cardura vs. Jalyn

    Summary for Alpha antagonist
    Prescription only

    Doxazosin mesylate (Cardura) is an alpha-1 blocker that's used to treat adults with enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH) or high blood pressure. It's also available as brand name Cardura XL, an extended-release tablet that's FDA approved for treating BPH only. The typical dosage is one tablet by mouth once a day. Side effects include low blood pressure, dizziness, and fatigue.

    Summary for 5-alpha reductase inhibitor / Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blocker
    Prescription only

    Jalyn (dutasteride / tamsulosin) is a combination medication used to relieve symptoms of enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH). Although it works well, it can cause problems with ejaculation, erection, and your sex drive.

  • Indications of Cardura vs. Jalyn

    Indications for
    •Enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH)
    •High blood pressure - immediate-release tablet only
    Indications for
    •Symptoms caused by enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH)

  • Pros and Cons of Cardura vs. Jalyn

    Pros and Const for Alpha antagonist
    Pros
    •Taken by mouth once a day
    •Can be used in older adults
    •Available in a lower-cost generic form
    Cons
    •Not a first-choice options for high blood pressure
    •Can cause dizziness and sudden low blood pressure
    •Interacts with other medications
    Pros and Const for 5-alpha reductase inhibitor / Alpha-1 adrenergic receptor blocker
    Pros
    •Combines two different medications into one in order to relieve your BPH symptoms
    •Taken once a day
    •Available in a lower-cost, generic form
    Cons
    •Can cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure upon standing
    •Can cause problems with ejaculation, erection, and your sex drive
    •Can interact with other medications

  • Common Side Effects of Cardura vs. Jalyn

    Common Side Effects for

    Immediate-release tablets

    •Dizziness (16-19%)
    •Fatigue (8-12%)

    Extended-release tablets

    •Headache (6%)
    •Dizziness (5%)
    •Respiratory tract infection (5%)
    •Feeling weak (4%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Ejaculation problems
    •Trouble keeping an erection (impotence)
    •Lower sex drive
    •Breast enlargement and tenderness
    •Dizziness

  • Warnings of Cardura vs. Jalyn

    Common Side Effects for
    •Sudden drop in blood pressure upon standing
    •Prolonged and painful erection
    •Eye problems
    •Digestive system problems - Cardura XL tablet only
    Common Side Effects for
    •Drop in blood pressure upon standing
    •Prostate cancer and screenings
    •Floppy iris syndrome
    •Interactions with other medications
    •Prolonged penile erection

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