medication question

I've been on proscar for years, now insurance won't cover. Went to
urologist...he put me on flomax.I couldn't handle the stuff, it was like
being in a fog all day. Now, I'm to try cardura but he wants me to start
taking 8mg/day right from the start. Everything I've read says to start
gradually and particularly with already being on blood pressure medication.
Has anyone here heard of starting out with the maximum dosage right off the
bat? Is this an acceptable practice in some places. It's got me a little
nervious. Thanks


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