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

Expert advice for Vicard T 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 Vicard t a beta blocker or an alpha blocker?
Vicard t belongs to class of medications called alpha-receptor blockers or alpha-blockers

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

Q. Is Vicard t a statin or a blood thinner (thin the blood)?
Vicard t 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 Vicard t a narcotic?
No, Vicard t is not a narcotic

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

Q. Does Vicard t cause weight gain/ impotence/ tiredness/ constipation and dry mouth?
Weight gain/ tiredness/ constipation and dry mouth are common side effects of Vicard t 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 Vicard t with Cialis (tadalafil)?
Please follow your doctor's advice before taking these medications with Vicard t. As combining Cialis (tadalafil) with Vicard t can lower your blood pressure and increase the risk of dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, and nasal congestion

Q. Can I take Vicard t with Flomax (tamsulosin)?
Vicard t 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 Vicard t

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