Key facts about Hytrin
What is Hytrin?
Hytrin is the brand name for terazosin and is available as an oral capsule.
What dosages is Hytrin available in?
Hytrin is available as a 1 mg, 2 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg oral capsule.
What is Hytrin used for?
Hytrin is an alpha-1 blocker and is used to treat difficulty urinating caused by an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia, BPH), and high blood pressure.
How does Hytrin work?
Hytrin is an alpha-1 blocker. It treats BPH by relaxing certain muscles in the prostate and bladder, which allows urine to flow more easily. Hytrin can also treat high blood pressure by relaxing your blood vessels. This helps blood flow smoothly through the body.
How do I take Hytrin?
Hytrin is typically dosed as 1 mg by mouth once a day at bedtime. If you still have trouble urinating or high blood pressure, your healthcare provider can slowly increase the dose.
Is it safe for me to take Hytrin?
Hytrin is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you.
Hytrin Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Hytrin include:
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Headache
Hytrin Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Hytrin. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following:
- Priapism (painful erection that lasts more than 4 hours)
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on Hytrin
The following medications may interact with Hytrin:
- Concomitant administration of Hytrin with a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor can result in additive blood pressure lowering effects and symptomatic hypotension
Who makes Hytrin?
Abbott Laboratories
Is Hytrin safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Hytrin will harm your unborn baby. You should talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you are pregnant.
