Minipress/Prazosin IS USED FOR:

Treating high blood pressure and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Minipress/Prazosin is an alpha-blocker. The exact way it works is unknown, but it is thought to block a chemical in the body, causing blood vessels and the muscles around the urethra to relax. This helps to lower blood pressure and to improve urinary symptoms associated with enlargement of the prostate (BPH).

POSSIBLE SIDE EFFECTS OF Minipress/Prazosin :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Constipation; depression; dizziness; drowsiness; dry mouth; feeling of a whirling motion; flushing; frequent urination; headache; lack of energy; lightheadedness; nasal congestion; nausea; nervousness; nosebleed; stuffy nose; swelling; vomiting; weakness.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); blurred vision; fainting; pounding heartbeat; puffiness in hands or feet; rapid heartbeat.

DO NOT USE Minipress/Prazosin IF:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Minipress/Prazosin
• you are taking phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (eg, Levitra/vardenafil, Cialis/tadalafil) or modafinil

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

BEFORE USING Minipress/Prazosin :

Some medical conditions may interact with Minipress/Prazosin. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have chest pain, heart disease, narcolepsy, or kidney problems
• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Minipress/Prazosin. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Beta-blockers (eg, Inderal/propranolol), bupivacaine, Adalat/nifedipine, or phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitors (eg, Kamagra oral jelly/sildenafil) because the actions and side effects of these medicines may be increased
• Modafinil because its effectiveness may be decreased by Minipress/Prazosin
• Covera hs/Verapamil because the actions and side effects of Minipress/Prazosin may be increased
• Indocin/Indomethacin because the effectiveness of Minipress/Prazosin may be decreased

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Minipress/Prazosin may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION:

• Minipress/Prazosin may cause dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, or blurred vision. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to Minipress/Prazosin. Using Minipress/Prazosin alone, with certain other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks.
• Before drinking alcohol, discuss it with your doctor.
• Avoid engaging in any hazardous tasks for at least 24 hours after taking the first dose, missing several doses, increasing the dose, or taking other high blood pressure medications.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Minipress/Prazosin during pregnancy. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding, check with your doctor to discuss the risks to your baby.
• Minipress/Prazosin 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 slowly. Continue to sit up and stand slowly while you are taking Minipress/Prazosin.
• Use Minipress/Prazosin with extreme caution in the ELDERLY because they may be more sensitive to its effects.
• Patients being treated for high blood pressure often feel tired and run down for a few weeks after beginning therapy. Continue taking your medicine even though you may not feel quite "normal."
• Minipress/Prazosin is not recommended for use in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness have not been confirmed.
• Drinking alcohol, standing for long periods of time, exercising, and exposing yourself to hot weather can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting while you are taking Minipress/Prazosin.

HOW TO USE Minipress/Prazosin :

Use Minipress/Prazosin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• If you miss a dose of Minipress/Prazosin , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
• Minipress/Prazosin may be taken with or without food.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Minipress/Prazosin.

What is the shelf life of the pills?

• The expiry date is mentioned on each blister. It is different for different batches. The shelf life is 2 years from the date of manufacture and would differ from batch to batch depending on when they were manufactured.