Silodosin is used to treat men who have symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland, which is also known as benign enlargement of the prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH).

Silodosin is an alpha blocker. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate gland so urine is passed more easily.

Chills

Dizziness

Confusion

Headache

Diarrhea

Nasal congestion

This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant and breastfeeding women.

This medicine should be used with caution in patients with mild to moderate liver function impairment due to the increased risk of worsening of the patient's condition. 

This medicine should be used with caution in the elderly patients due to the increased risk of a very low blood pressure.

Use of this medicine increases the risk of intraoperative floppy iris syndrome. 

Use of this medicine may cause symptoms such as blurred vision, dizziness, etc. in some patient.