Can stopping the alpha-blocker medications alfuzosin (Alfoo) and silodosin (Silodal) cause temporary symptoms like burning in the penis, an urgent need to pee, back pain, fatigue, and a weaker semen flow after masturbating, or could these medicines have caused permanent damage to my prostate, fertility, and ejaculation? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Can stopping the alpha-blocker medications alfuzosin (Alfoo) and silodosin (Silodal) cause temporary symptoms like burning in the penis, an urgent need to pee, back pain, fatigue, and a weaker semen flow after masturbating, or could these medicines have caused permanent damage to my prostate, fertility, and ejaculation?

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Can stopping the alpha-blocker medications alfuzosin (Alfoo) and silodosin (Silodal) cause temporary symptoms like burning in the penis, an urgent need to pee, back pain, fatigue, and a weaker semen flow after masturbating, or could these medicines have caused permanent damage to my prostate, fertility, and ejaculation?

Asked by Male, 26 · 10 days ago

Veda Maddala

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10 days ago

Stopping alfuzosin (Alfoo) and silodosin (Silodal) does not cause permanent damage to your prostate, fertility, or ejaculation. These medications work by relaxing the muscles in your bladder and prostate. When you stop them, your original urinary symptoms?like urgency and weaker flow?can temporarily return or feel more noticeable as your body adjusts. Any changes to your ejaculation are temporary and fully reversible. Fatigue and back pain are unlikely to be permanent drug-related issues. I highly recommend discussing these symptoms with your doctor to safely manage your transition off these medications.

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Can stopping the alpha-blocker medications alfuzosin (Alfoo) and silodosin (Silodal) cause temporary symptoms like burning in the penis, an urgent need to pee, back pain, fatigue, and a weaker semen flow after masturbating, or could these medicines have caused permanent damage to my prostate, fertility, and ejaculation?

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