Terazosin (Oral)
Terazosin is used in adult males to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate).
Terazosin is also used in adults to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Terazosin is sometimes given together with other blood pressure medications.
Terazosin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What is Terazosin (Oral) used for?
- Hypertension
- Pre-eclampsia/Eclampsia
- Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
- 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
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about Terazosin (Oral)?
You should not use terazosin if you are allergic to it.
It is not known if terazosin will harm an unborn baby. However, having high blood pressure during pregnancy may cause complications or medical problems in both mother and baby. The benefit of treating hypertension may outweigh any risks to the baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had prostate cancer.
Terazosin can affect your pupils. If you have cataract surgery, tell the surgeon you use this medicine.
Ask your doctor about prostate cancer screening before and while taking terazosin.
Side Effects
What are the side effects of Terazosin (Oral)?
Get emergency medical help if you have : hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat. signs of an allergic reaction
Call your doctor at once if you have:
Terazosin may lower your blood pressure and may cause dizziness or fainting, especially when you first start taking it or your dose changes.
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.
- fast or pounding heartbeats or fluttering in your chest;
- a light-headed feeling, like you might pass out; or
- a painful erection that lasts 4 hours or longer.
- weakness;
- nausea;
- blurred or cloudy vision;
- headache, stuffy nose;
- dizziness, drowsiness; or
- swelling in your hands or feet.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I take Terazosin (Oral) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
It is not known if terazosin will harm an unborn baby. However, having high blood pressure during pregnancy may cause complications or medical problems in both mother and baby. The benefit of treating hypertension may outweigh any risks to the baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while using this medicine.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Terazosin (Oral)?
Avoid driving or hazardous activity until you know how this medicine will affect you. Dizziness or drowsiness can cause falls, accidents, or severe injuries and your reactions could be impaired.
Avoid drinking alcohol.
Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy.
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take Terazosin (Oral)?
Use Terazosin (Oral) 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.
Terazosin is usually taken at bedtime unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
Your blood pressure will need to be checked often.
If you have high blood pressure, High blood pressure often has no symptoms. keep using this medicine even if you feel well.
If you stop using this medicine, do not start it again without your doctor's advice.
Your treatment may also include diet, exercise, weight control, and blood tests.
Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and light.
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. take two doses at one time. Do not
If you stop using this medicine for several days in a row, do not start it again without your doctor's advice.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose on Terazosin (Oral)?
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