Doxazosin side effects
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I’ve been on Doxazosin for two months, during which time my blood pressure has remained high, yesterday I stopped taking it, as I could not see any benefit, considering the downside of having to put up with terrible side effects.
My feet swelled up to about three times the size, which made it very difficult to walk or put on shoes. My eyesight has been blurred one month in from starting the drug, and I feel light headed or dizzy most of the time.
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nellgywn Bazzank
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Please start taking the doxazosin again immediately and then go to your GP with your concerns. If you can't get an appointment with your GP, call 111, or just go to A&E.
My concern is that such swollen feet could be a sign that something is happening with your kidneys.
The side effects do subside in time - usually.
A medical professional will be more able to tell you what's going on right now, and that's what you need more than anything else!
carolyn58665 Bazzank
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I agree with Nellgywn - you shouldn't stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your GP. It may well be that he or she will try you with an alternative but you do need to consult with them. Doxazosin is only one of many BP lowering drugs, and it often takes a while for a suitable combination to be found for an individual. Meanwhile you should not just stop taking them. Definitely make an appointment asap. They won't mind at all - it is part of the process of finding a suitable BP drug for individuals, but whatever you do don't just stop taking them.
mike92384 Bazzank
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Never should anyone stop medications without consulting their doctor. I'm a big advocate of this.
If your feet swelled up...to 3 times the size making it difficult to walk, this could very well be a bad reaction to the medication which should have been reported to your doctor.
I would strongly encourage you to consult your doctor& perhaps he/she might prescribe something else.