Terazosin - Terazosin - Oral Capsule Brand Drug

General Information

• Below is miscellaneous information regarding Terazosin.
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• teh-RAY-zoh-sin

Terazosin Storage Instructions

• Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 to 25 degrees C) away from heat and moisture.
• Capsules stored at higher than recommended temperatures may soften or melt.

Terazosin Miscellaneous Notes

• It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication.
• Learn how to monitor your blood pressure.
• Discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist.

Usage Instructions

• Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
• Try to take it at the same time each day.
• Take the first dose at bedtime to minimize the chances of getting dizzy or fainting.
• Capsules may be taken with food or milk to avoid stomach upset.
• It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well.
• Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.
• Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
• Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped.
• Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

What To Do In Case Of Missed Dose

• If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
• Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
• Contact your doctor if 2 or more consecutive doses are missed.

Read Before Using Terazosin (precautions)

• Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
• To avoid dizziness or fainting, get up slowly from a lying or seated position; especially when you first start using this drug or if your doctor changes your dosing.
• Limit your intake of alcohol and avoid getting overheated because they may increase the dizziness and drowsiness effects of this drug.
• Use caution performing tasks requiring alertness such as driving or using machinery.
• This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
• Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.

What To Do In Case Of Medical Emergency

• Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
• For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

Drug Compatibility Recommendations

• Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription).
• Avoid any drugs that increase your heart rate or make you excited like decongestants because it may counteract your blood pressure medicine.
• Decongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough and cold products.
• Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Medicinal Applications

• Terazosin relaxes and opens blood vessels.
• It is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
• In males, it is used for symptoms of prostate enlargement such as urinary hesitancy and/or urgency.

Overdose

• If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately.
• Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness and weakness.

Possible Side Effects

• Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, constipation, loss of appetite, fatigue, nasal congestion or dry eyes may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
• If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
• Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious side effects.