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