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High blood pressure (hypertension) is designated as either essential (primary) hypertension or secondary hypertension and is defined as a consistently elevated blood pressure exceeding 140/90 mm Hg.
High blood pressure is called "the silent killer" because it often causes no symptoms for many years, even decades, until it finally damages certain critical organs.
Poorly controlled high blood pressure ultimately can cause damage to blood vessels in the eye, thickening of the heart muscle and heart attacks, hardening of the arteries (arteriosclerosis), kidney failure, and strokes.
Most antihypertensive medications can be used alone or in combination. Some are used only in combination. Some are preferred over others in certain specific medical situations. And some are not to be used (contraindicated) in other situations.
Several classes of antihypertensive medications are available, including ACE i...

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Dibenzyline Patient Information Including Side Effects

Brand Names: Dibenzyline

Generic Name: phenoxybenzamine (Pronunciation: fen OX ee BENZ a meen)

What is phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline)?

Phenoxybenzamine lowers blood pressure.

Phenoxybenzamine is used control blood pressure and reduce sweating in people with pheochromocytoma.

Phenoxybenzamine may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

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What are the possible side effects of phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using phenoxybenzamine and call your doctor at once if you severe dizziness or if you feel like you might pass out.

Less serious side effects may include:

stuffy nose;
mild dizziness or drowsiness;
blurred vision;
trouble having an orgasm;
upset stomach; or
tired feeling.

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.

What is the most important information I should know about phenoxybenzamine (Dibenzyline)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to phenoxybenzamine.

Before taking phenoxybenzamine, tell your doctor if you have coronary artery disease, a lung infection, or kidney disease.

Avoid getting up too fast from a sitting or lying position, or you may feel dizzy. Get up slowly and steady yourself to prevent a fall.

Avoid drinking alcohol. It can increase drowsiness caused by phenoxybenzamine.

This medication can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you drive or do anything that requires you to be awake and alert.

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