Hytrin Information
Generic Hytrin Name: E: TERAZOSIN (ter-AY-zoe-sin)
Common Hytrin Uses: This medicine is an alpha blocker used
to treat high blood pressure and benign prostatic
hyperplasia (BPH). It may also be used to treat
other conditions as determined by your doctor.
How to use Hytrin: Follow the directions for
using this medicine provided by your doctor. STORE
THIS MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat
and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take
it as soon as possible. If you are taking 1 dose
daily and do not remember until the next day, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing
schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Hytrin
Cautions: THIS MEDICINE may cause drowsiness. Do not
drive, operate machinery, or do anything else that
could be dangerous until you know how you react to
this medicine. THIS MEDICINE 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 up slowly. Continue to
sit up and stand slowly while you are taking this
medicine. BE CAREFUL DURING exercise, hot weather,
and if you must stand for long periods of time.
BEFORE DRINKING ALCOHOL, discuss it with your
doctor. Alcohol may worsen dizziness or
lightheadedness. FOR WOMEN: IF YOU PLAN ON BECOMING
PREGNANT, discuss with your doctor the benefits and
risks of using this medicine during pregnancy. IT IS
UNKNOWN IF THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED in breast milk.
IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are
using this medicine, check with your doctor or
pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible Hytrin Side Effects: SIDE EFFECTS of
Hytrin, that may go
away during treatment, include dizziness, headache,
nausea, drowsiness, lack of energy, dry mouth, or
nasal congestion. If they continue or are
bothersome, check with your doctor. CONTACT YOUR
DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience chest pain,
swelling of hands or feet, ringing in the ears,
blurred vision, decreased sexual ability, easy
bleeding or bruising, or irregular or unusually fast
heartbeat. IF YOU EXPERIENCE difficulty breathing;
tightness of chest; swelling of eyelids, face, or
lips; or if you develop a rash or hives, tell your
doctor immediately. Do not take any more doses of
this medicine unless your doctor tells you to do so.
If you notice other effects not listed above contact
your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. |
