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I've had tinnitus since my 30s. I probably had a genetic predisposition for it as my mother has it but I may have hastened by playing my electric guitar too loud in my younger days. Sound exposure is a definite no-no. It got worse after I got my first covid vax. It became sensitized to certain foods, most likely as a result to activating the histamine system (MAST cell syndrome). It has now mostly normalized back to what it was before the vax so that's good. I can handle it. It may be the result of long term inflammation so anything you can do to reduce inflammation from foods, stress, etc might be worth examining. I found Julian Cowan Hill to be helpful in his holistic approach.

I changed manufacturer soon after starting. I only bought 10 tablets initially just to see if it was helpful and tolerable.

The dosage was the same. I bought Pencor 2 mg and split the tablets in half for the 1 mg starter dosage. The tablets actually have the same shape for all the manufacturers. The 1 mg is circular. The 2 mg is oblong, the 4 mg is square. So you have an additional cue about what the dosage is. While it could be some variability in the manufacturing process, it's also possible there were other factors involved. Foods I ate that day, sleep, etc. Still the problems disappeared when I went back on the Cardoxa. Strange. Thanks again for all your advice, Sheryl.

Just posting an update on my doxazosin journey and an additional question. After my false start with the Cardura XL (totally my fault to try to cut the tablets - bad move!), I began taking 1 mg of the standard immediate release version of Cardoxa. No significant side effects and I noticed it was working after about a week. I'm up to 2 mg a day and happy with the results. I may try going to 4 mg just to see it if can get better still. However, when I was running low on my initial supply of Cardoxa, I decided to buy Pencor as it was 10 baht cheaper per 10 tablets. A couple of posters mentioned it positively, so I figured why not. But the first day I took the Pencor I felt dizzy and out of sorts for a few hours. I also found that they were less effective i.e. my urination was more frequent and the flow not as strong. The next day I went out and bought more Cardoxa. Again, no side effects and my symptoms improved. My question is: has anyone else experienced this variation in generic drugs? Both Pencor and Cardoxa are supposed to be the same drug (doxazosin) and yet I had different reactions to them.

Are there readily available generic versions of Tamsulosin in Thailand? I have read that doxazosin is a more common medication for treatment of BPH in Thailand, and maybe in Asia as a whole.

Thanks for sharing. Wow, that sounds worse than me! Is the Pencor calibrated to be the same as Doxazosin then -- so a standard daily dosage is 2 or 4 mg?

Thanks for the info. No I'm not on any other medication. My BP is pretty normal. I realize that cutting timed release tablets could be an issue. But when I cut into them, I noticed two layers -- a larger white layer (the medication) and a thinner red layer (the binding agent I assume). This was distributed equally in all four pieces. So I gave it a shot. Of course, I admit it could be one reason for my negative experience. I may look for some Pencor in 1 mg and see how that goes.

Hi All, I tried doxazosin for the first time on Sunday for BPH symptoms. I took it just before bedtime. Within an hour, I was feeling dizzy and quite weird. Sleep was interrupted and not restful. I woke up with a massive headache. I know that most of these side effects are fairly common but they were bad enough that I didn't take it last night. Especially since it can take up to 2 weeks to see any benefit from the medication. It's not a good trade-off at the moment. Can members who are taking this drug relate their experiences with early side effects? Supposedly they fade away over time but I can't imagine taking this drug again. I took the prolonged release 4 mg and cut the tablet into four pieces so 1 mg as directed to start. It was manufactured by Pfizer in Puerto Rico and packed in Germany with the brand name Cardura XL. I know that doxazosin and its generic equivalents are more common in Thailand but I wonder what my options are at this point. Thanks.

Thanks. Actually, I just received it 10 minutes ago. What a relief! But maybe the lesson here is to submit the application well before the suggested time by the embassy. Originally, the website recommended 20 business days before departure so I decided to play it safe by applying 30 business days before. But when I checked on my application after 20 business days, I noticed the website recommendation had been changed to 25 business days before departure. As it happened the visa was eventually issued 30 business days after application.

Hi All, I applied for an METV in late September but the Thai embassy in Canada is behind schedule in processing applications. I have yet to receive the visa but my flight leaves on Monday. If it not issued before arrival in BKK, should I simply try to enter Thailand on a 30-day visa exemption and then activate the visa by leaving the country and then re-entering within 30 days after that? Will the visa still be valid in that event? Advice welcome. Thanks!

I'll be in Chachoengsao. The train and bus are convenient but stop running at 7 pm. I think the BKK hotel should be anywhere near a BTS or MRT station for fast connections. I usually take the train from Chachoengsao to BKK. I get off at the Asoke SRT station which is across the street from the Petchaburi MRT station. Easy. The bus or minivan terminates at Ekkamai. Budget is 1000-1500 baht.

Thanks. Good tip for the Soi Cowboy area.

Thanks for the suggestions. Taxis are about 1500-2000 baht. So near the same price as a hotel but not a good option.

Thanks for the advice. I know there is a walk-in option -- often with cheaper walk-in prices -- but yes high season could be a problem. And thanks tomazbodner for the PR Place suggestion.

Hi All, Soon I'll be moving to a small town about 50 km outside Bangkok. I'm hoping to come in to town about once a week to shop and visit friends but wanted to stay overnight to avoid the late night commute back home. I was wondering if forum members could recommend any decent and inexpensive hotels near the MRT or BTS that don't require a reservation far in advance. I'm not looking for short time hotels or anything like that -- just a place I can go to sleep without having to necessarily set up a reservation ahead of time. Are there places where you have a good chance of finding a room coming in off the street? Thanks!