Hytrin - Drug Information and Side Effects on Drug3k.com


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How To Use

Side Effects

Precautions

Missed Dose

Drug Interactions

Hytrin

Uses
This medication relaxes and dilates (expands) blood vessels resulting in lowered blood pressure. It is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). In males, this drug is used for symptoms of prostate enlargement such as urinary hesitancy and/or urgency.
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 or pharmacist.

Storage

Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.

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How To Use

Take this medication exactly as prescribed.
Try to take it at the same time each day.
Take the first dose at bedtime, and be especially careful of unsteadiness if you must get up during the night.
Tablets may be taken with food or milk to avoid stomach upset.
It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well.
Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick.
Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped.
Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Side Effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, constipation, loss of appetite, fatigue, nasal congestion or dry eyes may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication.
This medication may rarely cause impotence.
To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly.
Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages and avoid getting overheated which will aggravate these effects.
Inform your doctor if you develop chest pain, difficulty breathing, skin rash, swelling of the hands or feet, or ringing in the ears while taking this medication.
Males: very unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if painful, prolonged erection occurs.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease.
This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy.
Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.

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

Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription).
Avoid any drugs that increase your heart rate or make you excited like decongestants because it may counteract your blood pressure medicine.
Decongestants are commonly found in over-the-counter cough and cold products.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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