Side Effects:

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

Expert advice for Renopress Tablet ER
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 Renopress used for?
Renopress 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 Renopress safe?
Renopress is generally well tolerated and safe if used at prescribed doses for a prescribed duration as advised by a doctor.

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

Q. Does Renopress cause weight gain?
Weight gain has not been reported with Renopress. However, if you have heart failure, Renopress 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 Renopress tell your doctor as your doctor may need to change the dose of Renopress or other medicines you are taking.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. Is Renopress used for nightmares?
Renopress is not used for the treatment of nightmares. Renopress 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 Renopress a blood thinner?
Renopress is not a blood thinner. Renopress belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha blockers.

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

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

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

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