Hytrin (Terazosin)

Hytrin Information

Hytrin has a generic name of Terazosin and this drug belongs to the category of Drugs known as anti- hypertensives. Hytrin is prescribed to reduce high blood pressure. It may be used alone or in combination with other blood pressure lowering drugs, such as HydroDIURIL (a diuretic) or Inderal, a beta blocker.

Hytrin is also prescribed to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. BPH is an enlargement of the prostate gland that surrounds the urinary canal. It leads to the following symptoms:
A weak or interrupted stream when urinating
A feeling that you cannot empty your bladder completely
A feeling of delay when you start to urinate
A need to urinate often, especially at night
A feeling that you must urinate right away

Hytrin Indications

Hytrin is used for the treatment of high blood pressure. If high blood pressure goes untreated for a long period of time it may affect the normal function of the heart and arteries which may lead to stroke and heart failures.

Hytrin can be also used to treat benign enlargement of the prostate glands or BPH benign prostatic hyperplasia. Hytrin helps in the relaxation of the muscles in the prostate and in the opening of the bladder – This action helps in the flow of urine and decreases the bothersome symptoms of BPH. Hytrin relaxes the tightness of a certain type of muscle in the prostate and at the opening of the bladder. This can reduce the severity of the symptoms.

Special warnings about Hytrin

When your blood pressure falls in response to Hytrin, you may faint. Other less severe reactions include dizziness, heart palpitations, light-headedness, and drowsiness. You are also likely to feel dizzy or faint whenever you rise from a sitting or lying position; this should disappear as your body becomes accustomed to Hytrin. If your occupation is such that these symptoms might cause serious problems, make sure your doctor knows this from the start; he or she will increase your Hytrin dosage very cautiously.

Hytrin Side Effects

The most common side effect while taking this medicine is drowsiness and dizziness. Other side effects include:
Lightheadedness
Fast and/or irregular heartbeats
Shortness of breath
Allergy
Weight gain

Other side effects may also occur aside from the ones mentioned above. If you experience any of the above side effects and if they become intolerable and bothersome, immediately consult your doctor.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Hytrin

If Hytrin is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Hytrin with the following:

Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers such as Motrin and Naprosyn
Other blood pressure medications, such as Dyazide, Vasotec, Calan, and Verelan

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