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Chemical Name: TERAZOSIN (ter-AY-zoe-sin)
This medicine is an alpha blocker used to treat high blood pressure and benign
prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It may also be used to treat other conditions as
determined by your doctor.
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM
YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that
you are taking. DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you are also taking certain
medicines for erectile dysfunction such as sildenafil, tadalafil, or vardenafil.
ADDITIONAL MONITORING of your dose or condition may be needed if you are also
taking verapamil. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist
approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding.
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. STORE
THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE
OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If you are taking 1 dose daily
and do not remember until the next day, skip the missed dose and go back to your
regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
THIS MEDICINE may cause drowsiness. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do
anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this
medicine. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting after
the first dose. Take the first dose at bedtime. If you get up during the night,
sit up and stand up slowly. Continue to sit up and stand slowly while you are
taking this medicine. BE CAREFUL DURING exercise, hot weather, and if you must
stand for long periods of time. BEFORE DRINKING ALCOHOL, discuss it with your
doctor. Alcohol may worsen dizziness or lightheadedness. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN
ON BECOMING PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using
this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in
breast milk. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this
medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your
baby.
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include dizziness, headache,
nausea, drowsiness, lack of energy, dry mouth, or nasal congestion. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR
IMMEDIATELY if you experience chest pain, swelling of hands or feet, ringing in
the ears, blurred vision, decreased sexual ability, easy bleeding or bruising,
or irregular or unusually fast heartbeat. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty
breathing; tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or lips; or if you
develop a rash or hives, tell your doctor immediately. Do not take any more
doses of this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so. If you notice
other effects not listed above contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from
doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker to find out if your medicines
interact with each other.
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency
room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness and weakness.
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT
USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the
reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain
refills before your supply runs out.
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