HYTRIN
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IMPORTANT NOTE:
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS INTENDED TO SUPPLEMENT, NOT SUBSTITUTE
FOR, THE EXPERTISE AND JUDGMENT OF YOUR PHYSICIAN, PHARMACIST OR
OTHER HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. IT SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO
INDICATE THAT USE OF THE DRUG IS SAFE, APPROPRIATE, OR EFFECTIVE FOR
YOU. CONSULT YOUR HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING HYTRIN.
TERAZOSIN - ORAL CAPSULE (teh-RAY-zoh-sin)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S):
Hytrin
USES:
Terazosin relaxes and opens blood vessels. It is used to treat high
blood pressure (hypertension). In males, it is used for symptoms of
prostate enlargement such as urinary hesitancy and/or urgency.
HOW TO TAKE HYTRIN:
Take HYTRIN exactly as prescribed. Try to take it at the same time
each day. Take the first dose at bedtime to minimize the chances of
getting dizzy or fainting. Capsules may be taken with food or milk
to avoid stomach upset. It is important to continue taking HYTRIN
even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not
feel sick. Do not stop taking HYTRIN without consulting your doctor.
Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped.
Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.
SIDE EFFECTS:
Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, constipation, loss of appetite,
fatigue, nasal congestion or dry eyes may occur the first several
days as your body adjusts to the medication. This medication may
rarely cause impotence. Inform your doctor if you develop:
chest pain, difficulty breathing, skin rash, swelling of the hands
or feet, ringing in the ears. Males - though it is unlikely to
occur, if you get a painful, prolonged erection, stop using HYTRIN
and seek immediate medical attention. If you notice other effects
not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:
Before taking HYTRIN, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney
disease. To avoid dizziness or fainting, get up slowly from a lying
or seated position; especially when you first start using HYTRIN or
if your doctor changes your dosing. Limit your intake of alcohol and
avoid getting overheated because they may increase the dizziness and
drowsiness effects of HYTRIN. Use caution performing tasks requiring
alertness such as driving or using machinery. HYTRIN should be used
only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Consult with your doctor
before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both
prescription and nonprescription). Avoid any drugs that increase
your heart rate or make you excited like decongestants because it
may counteract your blood pressure medicine. Decongestants are
commonly found in over-the-counter cough and cold products. Do not
start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE:
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
dizziness and weakness.
NOTES:
It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly while
taking HYTRIN. Learn how to monitor your blood pressure. Discuss
this with your doctor or pharmacist.
MISSED DOSE:
If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is
almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and
resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the
dose to catch up. Contact your doctor if 2 or more consecutive doses
are missed.
STORAGE:
Store at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 to 25
degrees C) away from heat and moisture. Capsules stored at higher
than recommended temperatures may soften or melt.
Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For
information on enrollment call Medic Alert(TM) at 1-800-854-1166. In
Canada call 1-800-668-1507.
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