Common use
Minipress is used in treatment of hypertension either alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs (diuretics or beta-adrenergic blocking agents) and also of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It contains prazosin hydrochloride.
Dosage and direction
Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not miss doses as irregular intake increases the risk of high blood pressure. Do not stop taking this medication without permission of your doctor even if your symptoms improved. Usual recommended dose of Minipress is 1 mg two or three times a day.
Precautions
Inform your doctor if you are currently pregnant or breastfeeding. Minipress excretes with breast milk and be harmful to your baby.
Low blood pressure is possible even when first doses of the medication are taken. You may feel faint, dizzy, or light-headed, particularly when you stand up from a lying position. Avoid driving or any hazardous tasks if you just started the course of treatment or change the dose. You may become dizzy, faint, or light-headed in hot weather, while exercising, or when standing for long time.
Contraindications
Minipress cannot be used in patients with hypersensitivity to its components, quinazolines, prazosin, or other similar medicines such as doxazosin and terazosin.
Kidney or liver disease: Inform your doctor before taking Minipress.
History of fainting after passing urine: Consult your doctor before using the medicine.
Undergoing eye surgery: Inform your doctor before starting Minipress.
Possible side effect
Taking Minipress may cause some side effects. Here are a few common ones: Nausea: You may feel queasy; Drowsiness: You may feel sleepy or tired; Dizziness: You may feel lightheaded or unsteady; Headache: You may experience pain in your head.; Palpitations: You may feel your heart beating fast or irregularly.
Drug interaction
Calcium antagonists: Amlodipine, nifedipine.
ACE inhibitors: Lisinopril, enalapril.
Beta-blockers: Metoprolol, propranolol.
Medications used for erectile dysfunction: Sildenafil, tadalafil.
Diuretics: Hydrochlorothiazide, furosemide.
Inform your doctor about all the medications you are taking to avoid potential drug-drug interactions.
Missed dose
If you forget to take a dose of Minipress as instructed, take it as soon as you remember. If it's almost time for your next scheduled dose, skip the missed one and continue with your regular dosage schedule. Consult your doctor before making any changes to your dosage.
Overdose
Taking too much Minipress can lead to an overdose, which may cause severe side effects such as low blood pressure, dizziness, fainting, or difficulty breathing. If you accidentally take too much of this medicine, seek immediate medical attention. Contact your doctor or go to a nearby hospital.
Storage
Store Minipress in a cool, dry place, and away from direct sunlight. Keep the product out of reach of children. Use the medicine before its expiry date.
