Silodosin Coupons & Prices

Looking for a silodosin coupon? Silodosin (the generic form of Rapaflo) is a prescription alpha-blocker used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, or BPH) in men. Because it is a generic, silodosin is already one of the lower-cost options in its class, but the cash price can still vary widely from one pharmacy to the next. Rx.com compares prices across more than 60,000 pharmacies so you can find the lowest one near you. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price and get a free discount coupon you can use at the counter.

What is silodosin and how does it work?

Silodosin is a uroselective alpha-1A adrenergic blocker. It is FDA-approved to treat the signs and symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an enlarged prostate that is common in older men. Silodosin works by relaxing the smooth muscle in the prostate and the neck of the bladder. This eases the pressure on the urethra and improves urine flow, helping with symptoms like difficult, weak, or frequent urination and a sudden urge to go.

Silodosin does not shrink the prostate, so it does not cure BPH. It manages the symptoms while you keep taking it. Your provider may sometimes prescribe silodosin off-label to help pass a kidney stone; only take it for a use your own provider has recommended.

Silodosin cost and savings without insurance

Silodosin is available as an FDA-approved generic of the brand Rapaflo, which usually makes it far more affordable than the brand. Even so, the cash price is not the same everywhere. The same prescription can cost noticeably more at one pharmacy than at another just a few blocks away, so comparing prices genuinely matters, especially if you are paying without insurance.

Rx.com checks prices across more than 60,000 U.S. pharmacies and gives you a free discount coupon to bring to the pharmacy counter. Enter your ZIP above to see today's price near you. If you prefer the brand, the maker of Rapaflo offers a manufacturer savings program on its official site, rapaflo.com; eligibility and terms vary, and such offers generally cannot be combined with a discount coupon.

Silodosin vs. other alpha-blockers

Silodosin is one of several alpha-blockers used for BPH. It is considered uroselective, meaning it targets the alpha-1A receptors concentrated in the prostate and bladder. Other alpha-blockers work in a similar way but differ in how they are dosed and in their side-effect profiles. Your provider chooses among them based on your other health conditions, blood pressure, and how you tolerate the medicine.

• Tamsulosin (Flomax) - another uroselective alpha-blocker widely used for BPH.
• Alfuzosin - a once-daily extended-release alpha-blocker.
• Doxazosin - an older alpha-blocker that also lowers blood pressure.
• Terazosin - another older alpha-blocker used for BPH and blood pressure.
• Rapaflo - the brand-name version of silodosin.

Compare prices on any of these with your ZIP above. This is general information, not medical advice; talk with your provider about which option fits you.

Safety and side effects

Silodosin has no boxed warning. The most common side effect is a change in ejaculation, often reduced or absent (retrograde) ejaculation, which is not harmful and usually reverses if the drug is stopped. Silodosin can also lower blood pressure, causing dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting, especially with the first dose or when standing up. Avoid driving or hazardous tasks until you know how it affects you.

Tell your eye surgeon that you take or have taken silodosin before any cataract or glaucoma surgery, because it is linked to a condition called Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome. Seek emergency care for an erection lasting more than four hours (priapism). Silodosin should not be taken with strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (such as ketoconazole, clarithromycin, or ritonavir) or by people with severe kidney or liver problems, and it should be used with caution alongside ED drugs (PDE5 inhibitors) and other alpha-blockers, which can add to its blood-pressure-lowering effect. This is not a complete list; review your full medication list and history with your provider or pharmacist.