Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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