Question 1

What is Prazosin (Minipress) used for?

Accepted Answer

Hypertension
Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia
Cardiovascular Disease
Hypertensive Congestive Heart Failure
Hypertensive Heart (w/ CHF) and Renal Disease
Hypertensive Heart (w/o CHF) and Renal Disease
Hypertensive Renal Disease
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Renovascular Hypertension
Hypertensive Encephalopathy
Hypertensive Heart Disease

Question 2

What is the most important information I should know about Prazosin (Minipress)?

Accepted Answer

You should not use prazosin if you are allergic to it.

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.

Prazosin is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

Prazosin can affect your pupils. If you have cataract surgery, tell your surgeon ahead of time that you use this medicine.

low blood pressure, especially if caused by taking medications.

low blood pressure, especially if caused by taking medications.

Question 3

Can I take Prazosin (Minipress) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 4

How to take Prazosin (Minipress)?

Accepted Answer

Use Prazosin (Minipress) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed. Your blood pressure will need to be checked often. Prazosin is only part of a complete treatment program that may also include diet, exercise, weight control, and special medical care. Follow your doctor's instructions very closely. Prazosin lowers blood pressure and may cause dizziness or fainting, especially when you first start taking it, or whenever your dose is changed. You may feel very dizzy when you first wake up. Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it. Keep using this medicine as directed, even if you feel well. High blood pressure often has no symptoms. You may need to use blood pressure medication for the rest of your life. Some things can cause your blood pressure to get too low. This includes vomiting, diarrhea, or heavy sweating. Call your doctor if you are sick with vomiting or diarrhea. Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

Question 5

What happens if I overdose on Prazosin (Minipress)?

Accepted Answer

If you think you or someone else may have overdosed Prazosin (Minipress) call your doctor or the Poison Control center '800-222-1222','(800) 222-1222','Poison Control' If someone collapses or isn't breathing after taking Diclofenac (Voltaren), call 911

Question 6

What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Prazosin (Minipress)?

Accepted Answer

Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Your reactions could be impaired. Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects. Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.

Question 7

What are the side effects of Prazosin (Minipress)?

Accepted Answer

Get emergency medical help if you have hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. signs of an allergic reaction: Call your doctor at once if you have: Call your doctor or seek emergency medical attention if your erection is painful or lasts longer than 4 hours. A prolonged erection (priapism) can damage the penis.

a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out;
pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
new or worsening chest pain; or
upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

dizziness, drowsiness;
headache;
feeling weak or tired; or
nausea.

Common side effects may include: This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.