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Prazosin

Uses

It is used mainly to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat heart failure, painful cold fingers (Raynaud?s disease) or mild enlargement of the prostate gland (prostatic hyperplasia) in men.

How it works

Prazosin belongs to a class of medications called alpha blockers. Prazosin works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood passes more easily through them ?thereby decreasing the blood pressure. It also allows the heart to pump blood more easily.

Common side effects

Blurred vision, And nasal stuffiness, Sweating, Drowsiness or weakness, Breathlessness, Stomach discomfort and/or pain, Tingling sensation or numbness, Lack of energy, Depression, Constipation, Diarrhea, Nose bleeds, Chest pain, Difficulty sleeping, Red eyes, Itchy skin rash., Abnormally fast heartbeat, Fainting or feeling dizzy particularly on standing-up, Dry mouth, Headache, Buzzing or ringing in the ear, Nervousness, Eye pain, Feeling or being sick, Palpitations