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What are the side effects of Flotral 10 mg? (the other medicines I am using are: Glycomet G1 (1 dailoy), Gluformin SR 1g (1 daily) - for DM and Telmisartan-Rosuvastatin - for Hyper tension.)

PAST HISTORY : I am diabetic since 25 years. Recently diagnosed prostrate gland enlargement. I am advised to take Flotral 10 mg. 1 daily.

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Dr. Puneet Madan answered : 12 years ago

Hi,

The drug you are taking comes under the group of alpha blocker, which also reduces blood pressure(has some effect). As you are already taking a medicine for blood pressure,so you should be careful.

Direct side effects

1) Headache
2) Vertigo
3) Tiredness
4) Stoamch pain
5) Constiaption
6) Dizziness

Some side effects because of interaction with anti-hypertensive
1) Atrial fibrillation
2) Ventricular fibrillation
3) Tacycardia
4) Coronary heart disease( in people who are at risk )

So get your self checked regularly and get an ECG done and do inform your doctor that you are taking an anti-hypertensive,so that he should monitor your anti-hypertensives or may be inform you about the risks and precautions.

Feel free to ask more questions.

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