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USES: This medication relaxes and dilates (expands) blood vessels resulting in lowered blood pressure. It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
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Uses
This medication relaxes and dilates (expands) blood vessels resulting in lowered blood pressure. It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Notes
- It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication.
- Learn how to monitor your blood pressure.
- Discuss this with your doctor.
- Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.
Storage
- Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
How To Use
- Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
- Try to take it at the same time(s) each day.
- This medication may be taken with food if stomach irritation occurs.
- It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well.
- Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.
Side Effects
- Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, constipation, diarrhea, gas pains, loss of appetite, fatigue, and nasal congestion may occur as your body adjusts to the medication.
- If these symptoms persist or become bothersome, notify your doctor.
- Inform your doctor if you develop chest pain, shortness of breath, skin rash, swelling of the hands or feet, blurred vision or yellowing of the eyes or skin while taking this medication.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Before taking guanadrel, tell your doctor if you have heart or blood vessel disease, history of stomach ulcer, pheochromocytoma, diarrhea, asthma or fever.
- This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
- It is not known if guanadrel passes into breast milk.
- Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.
- To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, change positions slowly.
- Avoid prolonged standing and be careful on stairs.
- Limit your intake of alcoholic beverages while taking this medication.
- Alcohol can lead to excessive drowsiness or fainting.
- Also avoid hot showers, saunas, or prolonged exercise as excessive heat can worsen dizziness.
- Do not take any medication for coughs, colds or allergies without first checking with your doctor of pharmacist.
- Some of these products contain ingredients which can increase blood pressure.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
- Contact your doctor if 2 or more consecutive doses are missed.
Drug Interactions
- Before taking guanadrel, tell your doctor if you are taking antidepressants, MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine), drugs for mental conditions (phenothiazines, Haldol, loxapine), diabetes, high blood pressure or weight loss.
- Also mention if you take a decongestant (phenylpropanolamine, phenylephrine or pseudoephedrine) or use any other drugs, including prescription and nonprescription drugs.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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