Question 1

What is Silodosin used for?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty urinating due to enlarged prostate (BPH — when the prostate gland grows bigger as men age), weak urine stream, frequent urination especially at night, feeling like your bladder is not fully empty

Question 2

How do you take Silodosin?

Accepted Answer

Take one 8 mg capsule once daily with food — preferably with the same meal each day. Swallow the capsule whole with water; do not crush, chew, or open it. Taking it with food helps your body absorb it properly. If your doctor finds you have kidney problems, the dose may be reduced to 4 mg once daily.

Question 3

What are the side effects of Silodosin?

Accepted Answer

Reduced or absent release of semen during sex (this is the most common and is not harmful), dizziness or lightheadedness especially when standing up quickly, runny or stuffy nose, headache, mild diarrhoea

Question 4

Who should not take Silodosin?

Accepted Answer

People allergic to silodosin or any ingredient in the capsule, men with severe liver problems, men with severe kidney problems, people already taking other alpha-blocker medicines for prostate or blood pressure, and women or children should not take this drug.

Question 5

Is Silodosin safe during pregnancy?

Accepted Answer

Silodosin is only for men and should never be taken by women, whether pregnant, breastfeeding, or otherwise.

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