MINIPRESS (Prazosin Hydrochloride)

Minipress Information

Minipress contains the main active ingredient called prazosin hydrochloride. Minipress can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs such as diuretics or beta-adrenergic blocking agents.

Minipress Indications

Minipress is indicated for the treatment of hypertension.

Your doctor may prescribe Minipress for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

Minipress Warnings

Do not take Minipress if you are allergic to its active ingredient or any of its inactive ingredients. If you have an allergy to Minipress, stop taking Minipress and immediately tell your doctor about it.

Minipress is listed under the FDA pregnancy category C. the use of Minipress in pregnant women showed no drug-related fetal abnormalities adverse effects. No fetal or neonatal abnormalities have been reported with the use of Minipress. Minipress therapy may be continued for as long as 14 weeks. Discuss with your doctor about Minipress and how it might affect pregnancy. There are no adequate information about the safety of Minipress and the pregnant women. Do not take Minipress during pregnancy unless the potential benefits outweigh the potential risks to the mother and the fetus.

Minipress is known to pass in small amounts in the breast milk. Caution should be used while taking Minipress if you are breastfeeding an infant. Talk to your doctor for more information about Minipress and nursing an infant.

The safety of Minipress in children has not been established.

Minipress Intake Guidelines

Try taking each dose of Minipress at the same time each day for best and most effective results.

Do not use Minipress to treat any other complaints unless your doctor or pharmacist tells you to.

Chances or risks of having side effects may be increased if a large amount of Minipress is prolonged in use.

Dizziness and light-headedness may be experienced after the first dose of Minipress. Do not drive or perform hazardous tasks for 24 hours after taking your firsts dose or after an increase of dose.

Minipress Dosage

Take Minipress exactly as prescribed by you doctor or as directed in the package. If you have any problems understanding it, ask your doctor about it. Your doctor will tell you how many tablets you need to take each day.

The dose of Minipress depends on the response of the patient’s individual blood pressure.

Initial Dose: 1 mg two or three times a day

Maintenance Doses: dosage may be slowly increased to a total daily dose of 20 mg in divided doses. Some patients may maintain a twice-daily regimen after the initial titration.

Minipress Overdose

Accidental ingestion of Minipress should be reported to your doctor immediately. Accidental ingestion of Minipress of up to 50 mg may result to drowsiness and depressed reflexes.

Recovery may be uneventful. Consult your doctor if an overdose of Minipress occurs.

Minipress Missed Dose

Take the missed dose of Minipress as soon as you remember. However, it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose of Minipress to avoid unwanted adverse side effects.

Minipress Side Effects

Along with the needed effects, Minipress also has unwanted adverse effects. Tell your doctor if side effects occur.

Tell your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects of Minipress:

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Edema
• Orthostatic hypotension
• Dyspnea
• Syncope
• Vertigo
• Depression
• Nervousness
• Rash
• urinary frequency
• blurred vision
• reddened sclera
• epistaxis
• dry mouth
• Nasal congestion
• abdominal discomfort
• liver function abnormalities
• pancreatitis
• tachycardia
• paresthesia
• hallucinations
• pruritus
• Alopecia
• lichen planus
• incontinence
• impotence
• priapism
• tinnitus
• diaphoresis
• fever
• positive ANA titer
• arthralgia
• flushing
• allergic reaction
• asthenia
• malaise
• pain
• angina pectoris
• hypotension
• gynecomastia
• bradycardia
• insomnia
• urticaria
• vasculitis
• eye pain

All of these side effects may not occur in one time. Talk to your doctor if side effects that seem unusual or especially bothersome occur.

Minipress Drug Reactions

Do not take other medicines unless they have been discussed with your doctor. Talk to your doctor before using any medicines or any over-the-counter medicines. Minipress and some medicines may interfere with each other.

Before taking Minipress tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines:

• digitalis
• digoxin
• insulin
• chlorpropamide
• phenformin
• tolazamide
• tolbutamide
• tranquilizers
• sedatives
• chlordiazepoxide
• diazepam
• Phenobarbital
• Allopurinol
• Colchicine
• Probenecid
• Antiarrhythmics
• Procainamide
• Propranolol
• Quinidine
• Analgesics
• Antipyretics
• anti-inflammatories
• propoxyphene
• aspirin
• Indomethacin
• phenylbutazone

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