Generic name:prazosin [ PRA-zoe-sin ]
Drug class:Antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting
What is Minipress?
Minipress is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Minipress may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Minipress if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
low blood pressure, especially if caused by taking medications.
Minipress can affect your pupils. If you have cataract surgery, tell your surgeon ahead of time that you use Minipress.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether Minipress will harm an unborn baby. However, having high blood pressure during pregnancy may cause complications such as diabetes or eclampsia (dangerously high blood pressure that can lead to medical problems in both mother and baby). The benefit of treating hypertension may outweigh any risks to the baby.
It may not be safe to breastfeed while using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risk.
Minipress is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
