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Medicines DoxazosinQuestion & answer

Doxazosin · Medicine question

Why should I mention doxazosin before cataract surgery?

iatroX medicinesPublished 13 August 2026Updated 16 August 2026Reviewed 13 August 2026

The answer

Answer

Current or previous alpha-1-blocker use may affect the iris during surgery. Tell the ophthalmic team even if doxazosin was stopped previously.

Sources for this answer

Doxazosin 8mg tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 1
Doxadura XL 4mg Prolonged Release Tabletsemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 6

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