Alfuzosin and Tamsulosin interaction
Alfuzosin and Tamsulosin: both prescribing labels flag this combination with the strongest language, such as a contraindication, a boxed warning, or an instruction to avoid it.
Do not combine without a prescriber's guidance. The label language below is the strongest FDA uses.
What the FDA labels say
From the Alfuzosin (Uroxatral) label · effective 2024-12-05
Should not be used in combination with other alpha adrenergic antagonists ( 5.4 , 7.2 )
Other alpha adrenergic antagonists: UROXATRAL is an alpha adrenergic antagonist and should not be used in combination with other alpha adrenergic antagonist [see Drug Interactions (7.2) ].
However, interactions may be expected, and UROXATRAL should not be used in combination with other alpha adrenergic antagonists [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4) ].
As with other alpha adrenergic antagonists, there is a potential for syncope.
Priapism Rarely (probably less than 1 in 50,000), alfuzosin, like other alpha adrenergic antagonists, has been associated with priapism (persistent painful penile erection unrelated to sexual activity).
From the Tamsulosin (Tamsulosin Hydrochloride) label · effective 2026-08-12
• Should not be used in combination with other alpha adrenergic blocking agents ( 5.2 , 7.2 , 12.3 )
…should be used with caution in combination with cimetidine, particularly at a dose higher than 0.4 mg (e.g., 0.8 mg) [see Drug Interactions ( 7.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] Tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules should not be used in combination with other alpha adrenergic blocking agents [see Drug Interactions ( 7.2 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] .
As with other alpha adrenergic blocking agents there is a potential risk of syncope [see Adverse Reactions ( 6.1 )] .
Other Alpha Adrenergic Blocking Agents The pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic interactions between tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules and other alpha adrenergic blocking agents have not been determined; however, interactions between tamsulosin hydrochloride capsules and other alpha adrenergic blocking agents may be expected [see Warnings and Precautions ( 5.2…
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