Prazosin is an alpha blocker used to treat high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Why is Prazosin prescribed?
Prazosin is used to treat high blood pressure. It is effective used alone or with other high blood pressure medications such as diuretics or beta-blocking medications (drugs that ease heart contractions) such as Tenormin.
Prazosin is also prescribed for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland.
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Most important fact about Prazosin
If you have high blood pressure, you must take Prazosin regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, Prazosin may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Prazosin; and you must continue taking Prazosin even if you are feeling well. Prazosin does not cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps Prazosin under control.
How should you take Prazosin?
Prazosin can be taken with or without food. This medication should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor even if your symptoms have disappeared. Try not to miss any doses. If this medication is not taken regularly, your blood pressure will increase. --If you miss a dose...Take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take 2 doses at the same time. --Storage instructions...
Protect from heat, light, and moisture.
What Prazosin side effects may occur?
Prazosin Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Prazosin.
More common Prazosin side effects may include:
Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, lack of energy, nausea, palpitations (pounding heartbeat), weakness
Less common Prazosin side effects may include:
Blurred vision, constipation, depression, diarrhea, dizziness on standing up, dry mouth, fainting, fluid retention, frequent urination, nasal congestion, nervousness, nosebleeds, rash, red eyes, shortness of breath, vertigo, vomiting
Rare Prazosin side effects may include:
Abdominal discomfort/pain, allergic reaction, breast enlargement
in males, chest pain, excessive perspiration, eye pain, fever,
flushing, generally ill feeling, hair loss, hallucinations,
hives, impotence, inability to hold urine, inflamed blood vessels,inflammation
of the pancreas, insomnia, itching, itchy purple spots on forearms
and thighs, joint pain, low blood pressure, persistent, painful
erection, rapid or slow heartbeat, ringing in ears, tingling
or pins and needles
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Prazosin
Prazosin can intensify the effects of alcohol. Be careful of the amount you drink.
If Prazosin is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important that you check with your doctor before combining Prazosin with the following:
Beta blockers such as Inderal
Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine)
Diuretics such as Dyazide
Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others)
Other high blood pressure medications
Verapamil (Calan, Verelan)
Special Prazosin information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
The effects of Prazosin during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, notify your doctor immediately. Prazosin appears in breast milk and can affect a nursing infant. If this medication is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until your treatment is finished.
Recommended Prazosin dosage
ADULTS Dosages of this drug should be adjusted by your doctor according to your response.
The usual starting dose is 1 milligram, 2 or 3 times per day. The doctor may slowly increase the amount to as much as 20 milligrams per day, divided into smaller doses. The typical dose is 6 milligrams to 15 milligrams per day, divided into smaller doses. Although doses higher than 20 milligrams per day usually have no extra effect, some people may benefit from a daily dose of 40 milligrams, divided into smaller doses. If Prazosin is used with a diuretic or other high blood pressure drug, the dose can be reduced to 1 to 2 milligrams, 3 times a day.
CHILDREN Safety and effectiveness of this drug have not been established in children.
Prazosin Overdosage
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect a Prazosin overdose, seek medical treatment immediately.
The symptoms of Prazosin overdose may include:
Extreme drowsiness, low blood pressure
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