Answer
They release the medicine differently and have different administration instructions and some different contraindications. Do not switch without a clinician-led review.
Sources for this answer
- Doxazosin 8mg tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- Doxadura XL 4mg Prolonged Release Tablets — Current selected SmPCemc · Summary of Product Characteristics
- NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service