Side Effects:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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