Treating high blood pressure or benign prostatic hyperplasia. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Prazosina is an alpha-blocker. It works by causing the blood vessels and the muscles around the urethra (the tube leading out of the bladder) to relax. This helps to lower blood pressure and to improve urinary symptoms associated with enlargement of the prostate (BPH).
Important safety information:
Prazosina may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting after the first dose. Take the first dose at bedtime. If you get up during the night, sit up and stand slowly. Continue to sit up and stand slowly while you are taking Prazosina.
Prazosina may cause dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, or blurred vision. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Prazosina with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Prazosina may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
Avoid engaging in any hazardous tasks for at least 24 hours after taking the first dose, missing several doses, increasing the dose, or taking other high blood pressure medications.
Before drinking alcohol, discuss it with your doctor.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Prazosina before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Patients who take medicine for high blood pressure often feel tired or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your medicine even if you may not feel "normal." Tell your doctor if you develop any new symptoms.
Prazosina may interfere with certain lab tests, including tests for pheochromocytoma. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Prazosina.
Use Prazosina with extreme caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects.
Prazosina should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Prazosina while you are pregnant. Prazosina is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Prazosina, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Prazosina side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision; fainting; fast or irregular heartbeat; depression; severe or persistent dizziness; swelling of the hands or feet.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Prazosina - Frequently asked Questions
Can Prazosina be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Prazosina?
Use Prazosina as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Prazosina by mouth with or without food.
If you miss a dose of Prazosina, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Prazosina.
Who should not take Prazosina?
Some medical conditions may interact with Prazosina. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have chest pain, heart disease, narcolepsy, or kidney problems
if you will be having eye surgery
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Prazosina. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Diuretics or verapamil because they may increase the risk of prazosin's side effects
Beta-blockers (eg, propranolol) or phosphodiesterase inhibitors (eg, sildenafil) because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by Prazosina
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Prazosina may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Prazosina be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Prazosina be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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