What is Minipress/Prazosin used for?

This medicine is used to treat high blood pressure. This medicine is also used to treat the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your Health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.

How should Minipress/Prazosin be stored?

Store at room temperature in a cool dry place, protect from heat and light. Keep all medicines out of the reach of children and pets.

General drug information:

When should Minipress/Prazosin not be taken?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine or to similar medications.

What precautions should I follow when taking Minipress/Prazosin?

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking or planning to take any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition if you have high blood pressure

What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Minipress/Prazosin?

This medicine can cause you to become faint, dizzy, or light-headed, particularly on standing up. You should avoid driving or any hazardous tasks where injury could occur for 24 hours after taking the first dose or after your dose has been increased. Dizziness, fainting, or light-headedness may also occur in hot weather, when exercising, or when standing for long periods of time.

What are the side effects of Minipress/Prazosin?

Most severe: 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.

Most common: Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, lack of energy, nausea, palpitations (pounding heartbeat), weakness

Other: 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

How should I take Minipress/Prazosin?

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.