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Can I eat this with Doxazosin?
Alcohol can add to side effects such as dizziness. Food does not significantly affect how your body absorbs doxazosin.
Also sold as Cardozin XL, Cardura, Cardura XL, Cascor, Colixil XL, Doxadura, Doxadura XL, Doxzogen XL, Larbex XL, Oxandosin XL, Raporsin XL, Slocinx XL. Brand names from the NHS Dictionary of Medicines and Devices.
Type any food below for an instant verdict — we check 27 foods and drinks for Doxazosin (0 to avoid, 26 to take care with) — or tap one below.
Quick answers
- Should I take Doxazosin with food?
- Take with or without food
- Can I drink alcohol with Doxazosin?
- Yes, with care. Best not to drink alcohol while taking doxazosin as this can raise the risks of side effects.
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1 · What do you take?
Alcohol can add to side effects such as dizziness. Food does not significantly affect how your body absorbs doxazosin.
You can eat as normal while taking doxazosin. It's best not to drink alcohol as this can raise the risks of side effects. Take your tablet once a day at the same time every day with a drink of water.
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When to take it: Take with or without food
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Take care with Doxazosin· 26
Fine with Doxazosin· 1
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Further reading on Doxazosin
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NHS website
Doxazosin: medicine to treat high blood pressure and prostate enlargement
NHS information about the medicine doxazosin, including what it's used for, who can take it, how to take it and side effects.
US FDA drug label
US FDA drug label: Doxazosin
The official US prescribing information for Doxazosin, including how food, drink and other medicines affect it.
The Journal
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