Prazosin, also known as prazosin hydrochloride, is an antihypertensive substance of the group of alpha 1 antagonists that has a vasodilatory effect, reducing high blood pressure. In addition, it may also be used in the treatment of benign prostatic hypertrophy.
This medicine can be purchased from conventional pharmacies under the trade name Minipress SR as 1, 2 or 4 mg tablets.
Price
The price can vary between 20 and 60 reais, depending on the dosage of the medicine and the place of purchase.
What is it for
Prazosin is indicated for the treatment of several cases of high blood pressure. However, it can also be used to treat men with benign prostatic hypertrophy since it relaxes the muscles of the bladder, alleviating the symptoms associated with the disease.
How to take
The dose of prazosin should be adapted by the physician according to each case and problem to be treated. However, the recommended starting dose is 1 mg once daily at bedtime. This dose may be increased gradually up to 20 mg daily.
Possible side effects
Some of the most common side effects of this medication include excessive tiredness, dizziness, headache, nausea, palpitations, drowsiness, dry mouth, dizziness, joint pain, breast enlargement and allergic skin reaction.
Who should not take
This medication is contraindicated for children under 12 years and people with hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula.
In addition, it should only be used with advice of the doctor in the case of pregnant women and women to breastfeed.
