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Hytrin Patient Information including If I Miss a Dose

What happens if I miss a dose (Hytrin)?

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

If you miss doses for several days in a row, call your doctor before taking any additional doses. You may need to use a lower dose of terazosin for a short time.

What happens if I overdose (Hytrin)?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have used too much of this medicine.

Overdose symptoms may include dizziness, fainting, shallow breathing, a weak but rapid pulse, and cold, clammy skin.

What should I avoid while taking terazosin (Hytrin)?

Terazosin 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.

What other drugs will affect terazosin (Hytrin)?

The following drugs can interact with terazosin. Tell your doctor if you are using any of these:

  • sildenafil (Viagra, Revatio);
  • tadalafil (Cialis);
  • vardenafil (Levitra); or
  • other blood pressure medications, especially verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with terazosin. Tell your doctor about all your prescription and over-the-counter medications, vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your pharmacist can provide more information about terazosin.


Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

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