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May 27, 2012

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High blood pressure facts

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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Prescribing Information

For Patients

Minipress (prazosin hydrochloride) is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It is in a group of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. Common side effects include headache, drowsiness, tiredness, weakness, blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation as your body adjusts to the medication. Lightheadedness or dizziness upon standing may also occur, especially after the first dose and shortly after taking a dose of the drug during the first week of treatment.

Initial dose of Minipress is 1 mg two or three times a day. The usual therapeutic dose ranges from 6 mg to 15 mg daily given in divided doses. Minipress may interact with digoxin, sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, gout medication, heart rhythm medication, other blood pressure medications, diuretics (water pills), pain, fever, or arthritis medication such as aspirin, indomethacin, insulin or diabetes medication you take by mouth, or sedatives. Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. During pregnancy, Minipress should be used only when prescribed. Minipress passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Our Minipress (prazosin hydrochloride) Drug Center provides a comprehensive view of available drug information as well as related drugs, user reviews, supplements, and diseases and conditions articles.

What is Prescribing information?

The FDA package insert formatted in easy-to-find categories for health professionals and clinicians.

Minipress Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

MINIPRESS® (prazosin hydrochloride) structural formula illustration

MINIPRESS (prazosin hcl) is indicated in the treatment of hypertension. It can be used alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs such as diuretics or beta-adrenergic blocking agents.

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What is Minipress Prescribing Information?

Drug Description - Indications & Dosage - Side Effects & Drug Interactions - Warnings & Precautions - Contraindications - Medication Guide and More

What is Patient information?

Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.

Minipress Patient Information: Side Effects

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

Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

fast or pounding heartbeats;
feeling like you might pass out;
feeling short of breath;
swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet; or
penis erection that is painful or lasts 4 hours or longer.

Less serious side effects may include:

drowsiness, dizziness, spinnin...

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What is Minipress Patient Information?

Possible Side Effects - Images - What Is - How Should I Take It - What If I Miss a Dose - What Should I Avoid and More

What is Consumer information?

A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.

Minipress Consumer Information: Uses

Prazosin is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. It works by relaxing and widening blood vessels so blood can flow more easily.

OTHER USES: This section contains uses of this drug that are not listed in the approved professional labeling for the drug but that may be prescribed by your health care professional. Use this drug for a condition that is listed in this s...

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