Common Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Low energy, Weakness, Palpitations, Nausea.

Expert advice for Hytrin Tablet
Dizziness or fainting may occur, especially when rising from a lying or sitting position. Getting up slowly may help improve the problem. These effects may get aggravated by consuming alcohol during exercise, in hot weather, or when standing for long durations. May affect your eye muscles; this should be harmless unless you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.

Q. Is Hytrin a beta blocker or an alpha blocker?
Hytrin belongs to class of medications called alpha-receptor blockers or alpha-blockers

Q. Is Hytrin safe?
Hytrin is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Hytrin a statin or a blood thinner (thin the blood)?
Hytrin is neither a statin nor a blood thinner

Q. Is terazosin a diuretic?
No, terazosin is not a diuretic, it antagonizes the alpha receptors causing relaxation of the smooth muscle tone in the prostate and bladder neck, hence the urine is passed easily in patients with enlarged prostrate

Q. Is Hytrin a narcotic?
No, Hytrin is not a narcotic

Q. Does Hytrin lower heart rate?
No, Hytrin is not known to reduce heart rate. Increase in heart rate or irregular heart rate is a common adverse event reported for Hytrin

Q. Does Hytrin cause weight gain/ impotence/ tiredness/ constipation and dry mouth?
Weight gain/ tiredness/ constipation and dry mouth are common side effects of Hytrin therapy. However is not known to cause impotence. It may rarely cause painful prolonged erections (Priapism), which if untreated may cause impotence

Q. Can I take Hytrin with Cialis (tadalafil)?
Please follow your doctor's advice before taking these medications with Hytrin. As combining Cialis (tadalafil) with Hytrin can lower your blood pressure and increase the risk of dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, and nasal congestion

Q. Can I take Hytrin with Flomax (tamsulosin)?
Hytrin and Flomax (tamulosin) are both used for the symptomatic treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Please follow your doctor's advice before taking any medications when on treatment with Hytrin

Q. Does Hytrin lower Prostate specific antigen (PSA)?
No, Hytrin does not lower PSA.