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Does Alfoo 10 mg cause infertility, and is it safe to take this medication only as needed whenever I experience bladder pain after masturbating?

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Does Alfoo 10 mg cause infertility, and is it safe to take this medication only as needed whenever I experience bladder pain after masturbating?

Asked by Male, 28 · 12 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

Pharm D

12 days ago

Alfoo (alfuzosin) does not cause permanent infertility. It can sometimes cause a harmless, temporary condition where semen flows into the bladder during ejaculation, but this completely reverses once the medicine is stopped. Regarding your second question, alfuzosin is designed to be taken daily to work effectively and is generally not meant to be used only 'as needed' for sudden discomfort. Taking it sporadically may not provide the relief you are looking for. I gently encourage you to speak with your doctor about these symptoms so they can help find the safest and most effective way to manage your pain.

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