Hytrin

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Hytrin

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and high blood pressure treatment. Being an alpha-blocker, terazosin acts by relaxing muscles in blood vessels which contributes to lowering of blood pressure. As for the remedy for BPH treatment, alpha-blockers help relax the muscles around the tube draining urine from the bladder (known as urethra) and improve overall urinary symptoms

Terazosin is used for:

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and high blood pressure treatment.

Being an alpha-blocker, terazosin acts by relaxing muscles in blood vessels which contributes to lowering of blood pressure. As for the remedy for BPH treatment, alpha-blockers help relax the muscles around the tube draining urine from the bladder (known as urethra) and improve overall urinary symptoms

Do NOT use Terazosin if:

• you have an allergy to its ingredients or to similar drugs (for example, prazosin)
• you are under a phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (like sildenafil) which is usually used to treat sexual disability in men.

If you have one of the conditions listed above, you had better consult with your doctor before starting treatment with terazosin

Before using Terazosin:

There are medical conditions that commonly interact with terazosin. Use this medication with caution if one of the following conditions can be applied to you

• if you are pregnant, going to become one or breastfeeding a baby;
• if you are using dietary supplements, herbal preparations, prescription or nonprescription drugs;
• if you are allergic to medical compounds, meals or other substances;
• if you suffer from kidney or liver problems, angina pectoris, prostate cancer, heart disease or have other health problems.

Some DRUDS MAY INTERACT with terazosin. If you are taking one of the listed below drugs and want to start using terazosin, you should inform your health care provider beforehand:

• Phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (such as sildenafil) or verapamil, otherwise you may experience fainting, severe dizziness or lightheadedness.

Besides, other interactions may occur as well. Before you begin to use terazosin, it is recommended that you read all the related instructions, to adjust your dose and, if necessary, consult with your health care provider

How to use Terazosin :

The drug's label contains precise dosage instructions, so check it before starting treatment with terazosin

• Terazosin comes with an extra patient leaflet. Read it carefully and make sure everything is clear, and you don't have questions.
• In case you occasionally missed a dose of terazosin, take the drug as soon as you remember. However, if it is time for the next dose, it is better to skip the missed one. After that you should return to your standard dosage schedule. Keep away from taking two doses at once to catch up. If you missed more than one dose, you can ask your pharmacist about your new dosage schedule. Ask your pharmacist or doctor all questions regarding the usage of terazosin and its effect.

Important safety information:

• Keep in mind that the medication may lead to lightheadedness, blurred vision, dizziness or drowsiness. Always use it with caution, without mixing terazosin with alcohol or other drugs. Avoid performing unsafe tasks or driving until you know how you react to terazosin.
• Never drink alcohol or take drugs which may lead to drowsiness (for instance, muscle relaxers, sleep aids) when you are under terazosin, otherwise its side effects may be aggravated.
• The first dose of terazosin may provoke an unexpected drop in blood pressure, so it is recommended to take it at bedtime and then, if you have to get up during the night, you should sit up slowly and after that stand up slowly. These measures will reduce the risk of lightheadedness and dizziness. Such side effects generally occur at your first doses of terazosin or if you increase the dose. However, some patients may experience lightheadedness and dizziness at any time while they are using the drug. If you stop or restart taking it, you may have these problems as well.
• Those who use terazosin to treat high blood pressure may feel tired and run down for several weeks after they start taking the drug. Keep using the drug even if you don't feel “normal” and inform your health care provider about new symptoms you developed, if any.
• Sometimes terazosin provokes a prolonged and painful erection. Such an effect may occur even if you aren't having sex at the moment. As soon as you noticed this condition, you should seek immediate medical assistance, otherwise permanent sexual problems, like impotence, may develop in future.
• Terazosin isn't meant for use in CHILDREN; such issues as terazosin's effectiveness and safety in children haven't been studied yet.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you are pregnant and need to take terazosin, you should consult with your health care provider to prevent undesirable interactions and side effects. It is unknown whether terazosin appears in breast milk, so you have to discuss with your doctor the use of this medication and potential risks, if you are breastfeeding a baby.

Possible side effects of Terazosin :

As is well known, any drug can lead to side effects, but most patients report no or just minor ones. The following list includes the most widespread side effects of terazosin. See your doctor if any of them develops to a certain level of intensity:

Felling of whirling motion; lightheadedness, nausea; dizziness, drowsiness, headache; nasal congestion; weakness and dry mouth

In case you noticed one of the following SEVERE side effects, you should seek emergency medical assistance right away:

Chest pain, painful penile erection, ringing in the ears, severe allergic reactions (such as hives; rash; itching; tightness in the chest; difficulty breathing; swelling of the tongue, lips, mouth or face), fainting, decreased sexual ability, swelling of the hands; feet pounding; tightness in the chest; difficulty breathing; blurred vision or easy bleeding or bruising.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• Terazosin can be stored within two years from the date of manufacture. Patients can know more using a special blister which contains detailed instructions on dosage.