Treating enlarged prostate. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Vi-Uril is an alpha-blocker. It works by relaxing muscles in the prostate and bladder, which helps to improve urine flow and reduce symptoms of BPH.
Important safety information:
Vi-Uril may cause drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, lightheadedness, or fainting. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Vi-Uril with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Vi-Uril may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
It may take up to 2 to 4 weeks for Vi-Uril to work fully. Do not stop using Vi-Uril or change your dose of Vi-Uril without checking with your doctor.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Vi-Uril before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Vi-Uril may rarely cause a prolonged, painful erection. This could happen even when you are not having sex. If this is not treated right away, it could lead to permanent sexual problems such as impotence. Contact your doctor right away if this happens.
You will need to have regular check-ups with your doctor while you are using Vi-Uril. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: It is not known if Vi-Uril can cause harm to the fetus. It is not known if Vi-Uril is found in breast milk. Vi-Uril is not approved for use in women.
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Vi-Uril side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Back pain; cough; decreased sexual ability; diarrhea; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; light-headedness; runny or stuffy nose; sinus inflammation; trouble sleeping; weakness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, throat, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); blurred vision; chest pain; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; fever, chills, or persistent sore throat; prolonged, painful erection; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; severe of persistent dizziness or light-headedness; shortness of breath.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Vi-Uril - Frequently asked Questions
Can Vi-Uril be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Vi-Uril?
Use Vi-Uril as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
An extra patient leaflet is available with Vi-Uril. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
Take Vi-Uril by mouth 30 minutes after eating the same meal each day.
Swallow Vi-Uril whole. Do not break, crush, chew, or open capsules before swallowing.
If you miss a dose of Vi-Uril, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once. If you miss taking Vi-Uril for several days, contact your doctor for instructions.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Vi-Uril.
Who should not take Vi-Uril?
Some medical conditions may interact with Vi-Uril. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines or other substances
if you have had a severe allergic reaction to any sulfonamide (sulfa) medicine, such as acetazolamide, celecoxib, certain diuretics (eg, hydrochlorothiazide), sulfonylureas (eg, glyburide), probenecid, sulfamethoxazole, valdecoxib, or zonisamide
if you have a history of liver or kidney problems, high or low blood pressure, or prostate cancer
if you will be having certain types of eye surgery (eg, cataract or glaucoma surgery)
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Vi-Uril. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Alpha-blockers (eg, prazosin) or phosphodiesterase type 5 (PDE5) inhibitors (eg, sildenafil) because symptoms of low blood pressure (eg, severe dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting) may occur
Azole antifungals (eg, fluconazole, itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole), cimetidine, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), macrolide antibiotics (eg, clarithromycin, erythromycin), nefazodone, serotonin specific reuptake inhibitors (eg, fluoxetine, paroxetine), telithromycin, or terbinafine because they may increase the risk of tamsulosin's side effects
Warfarin because the risk of side effects may be increased
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Vi-Uril may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Vi-Uril be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Vi-Uril be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Vi-Uril, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Vi-Uril. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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How long will I use Vi-Uril before I begin to notice the effect? According to the report by users of gmedication.com, about 1 day and a few days was the most common time duration among the participants, before they began to feel relief in their health conditions. It is noteworthy that you may not get the same result with other users within the same time frame. Several factors determine the timeframe; hence we implore you to consult your medical expert to get professional advice on how long you should expect to see improvement while consuming Vi-Uril. However, if you wish to get the response of other users on the time effectiveness of using Vi-Uril kindly click here
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