Key facts about Terazosin
What dosages is Terazosin available in?
Terazosin is available as a 1 mg, 2 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg oral capsule.
What is Terazosin used for?
Terazosin 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 Terazosin work?
Terazosin is an alpha-1 blocker. It treats BPH by relaxing certain muscles in the prostate and bladder, which allows urine to flow more easily. Terazosin can also treat high blood pressure by relaxing your blood vessels. This helps blood flow smoothly through the body.
How do I take Terazosin?
Terazosin 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 Terazosin?
Terazosin 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.
Terazosin Common Side Effects
Common side effects of Terazosin include:
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Headache
Terazosin Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with Terazosin. 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 Terazosin
The following medications may interact with Terazosin:
- Concomitant administration of Terazosin with a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor can result in additive blood pressure lowering effects and symptomatic hypotension
Who makes Terazosin?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is Terazosin safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if Terazosin will harm your unborn baby. You should talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you are pregnant.
