Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Pracept 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Does high blood pressure need to be treated?
When the blood pressure is high, the heart has to work harder to pump blood throughout the body, which causes damage to the blood vessels. If high blood pressure is not treated, it can lead to stroke, heart attack, heart failure, kidney failure, and vision problems.

Q. What is Pracept used for?
Pracept is an alpha blocker and is used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), painfully cold fingers (Raynaud’s Disease) or mild enlargement of the prostate gland (prostatic hyperplasia) in men.

Q. Is Pracept safe?
Pracept is generally well tolerated and safe if used at prescribed doses for a prescribed duration as advised by a doctor.

Q. Is Pracept addictive?
Pracept is not addictive as it does not have any habit-forming potential.

Q. Does Pracept cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported with Pracept. However, if you have heart failure, Pracept can gradually become less helpful over several months and if this happens you may notice swelling of your legs or ankles due to retention of fluid known as edema. If you develop edema or weight gain while taking Pracept tell your doctor as your doctor may need to change the dose of Pracept or other medicines you are taking.

Q. Does Pracept cause sedation?
Sedation (drowsiness) is a common side effect of Pracept. Pracept may cause dizziness, drowsiness, syncope and headache. If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or use any tools or machinery while taking Pracept and consult your doctor.

Q. Does Pracept help with anxiety?
Pracept is not used for the treatment of anxiety. Please consult your doctor if you experience anxiety as it requires proper diagnosis and treatment.

Q. Does Pracept cause urinary retention?
Pracept has not been reported to cause urinary retention. Pracept actually helps in relieving urinary retention if it was due to an enlarged prostate when used along with other medicines.

Q. Does Pracept make you tired?
Pracept can make you feel tired. However, please consult your doctor if you experience excessive tiredness after taking Pracept.

Q. Does Pracept have any role in erectile dysfunction?
Pracept is not used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction. Please consult your doctor if you have erectile dysfunction before taking any medicines.

Q. Does Pracept cause weight loss?
Pracept has not been reported to cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight loss while taking Pracept as your doctor would be able to find the exact reason of weight loss and manage accordingly.

Q. Is Pracept a controlled substance?
Pracept is not a controlled substance. A controlled substance is generally a drug or chemical whose manufacture, possession or use is regulated by a government. Pracept is available when prescribed by a doctor.

Q. Is Pracept a narcotic (opioid)?
Pracept is not a narcotic substance. It belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha blockers.

Q. Is Pracept a benzodiazepine?
Pracept is not a benzodiazepine. Pracept belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha blockers.

Q. Is Pracept used for nightmares?
Pracept is not used for the treatment of nightmares. Pracept is usually used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension), heart failure, painfully cold fingers (Raynaud’s Disease) or mild enlargement of the prostate gland (prostatic hyperplasia) in men.

Q. Is Pracept a blood thinner?
Pracept is not a blood thinner. Pracept belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha blockers.

Q. Is Pracept like alprazolam?
Pracept is not like alprazolam, it belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha blockers, used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure), heart failure, painfully cold fingers (Raynaud’s Disease) or mild enlargement of the prostate gland (prostatic hyperplasia) in men while alprazolam belongs to a group of medicines known as benzodiazepines which are used in the treatment of anxiety.

Q. Is Pracept a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI)?
Pracept is not a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI). Pracept belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha blockers.

Q. Is Pracept a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)?
Pracept is not a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI). Pracept belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha blockers.

Q. Can I take Pracept with ibuprofen?
There has been reported a minor interaction that ibuprofen can decrease the effects of Pracept. Please consult your doctor before taking these two medicines together.

Q. Is Pracept a beta-blocker?
Pracept is not a beta-blocker. It belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha blockers.