Generic name: prazosin [ PRA-zoe-sin ]
Brand name: Minipress
Dosage form: oral capsule (1 mg; 2 mg; 5 mg)
Drug class:Antiadrenergic agents, peripherally acting
What is prazosin?
Prazosin is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Lowering blood pressure may lower your risk of a stroke or heart attack.
Prazosin 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 prazosin if you are allergic to it.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
low blood pressure, especially if caused by taking medications.
Prazosin can affect your pupils. If you have cataract surgery, tell your surgeon ahead of time that you use prazosin.
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant. It is not known whether prazosin 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.
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