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Terazosin Hcl Oral - Terazosin - Oral Tablet Generic Drug

General Information

  • Below is miscellaneous information regarding Terazosin Hcl Oral
  • Hytrin
  • teh-RAY-zoh-sin


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.

Terazosin Hcl Oral 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.

Drug Interactions

  • 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.

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.
  • Tablets 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.

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.

Overdose

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

Terazosin Hcl Oral Storage Instructions

  • Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

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).

Medicinal Applications

  • This medication relaxes and dilates (expands) blood vessels resulting in lowered blood pressure.
  • It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
  • In males, this drug is used for symptoms of prostate enlargement such as urinary hesitancy and/or urgency.

Read Before Using Terazosin Hcl Oral (precautions)

  • Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of.