Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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