Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: brain disorders (e.g., seizures, head injury, tumor), kidney disease, stomach/intestinal diseases (e.g., colitis). This drug may rarely cause headaches, numb/tingling skin, or seizures.
Learn the causes of difficult urination and the medications used in treatment. Common causes include UTI, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and prostate cancer. Pinpoint your symptoms and signs with MedicineNet's Symptom Checker.
Frequent and complete urination is recommended to decrease the symptoms of urinary urgency. If the swollen prostate restricts urine flow through the urethra, the bladder may not empty. Inserting a suprapubic catheter, which allows the bladder to drain through the abdomen, may be necessary.