Minizide

Minizide USES: Prazosin helps to widen arteries and veins so blood flows better. Polythiazide is a diuretic (water pill) that helps rid the body of excess fluid. This combination medication is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and certain types of heart disease.

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Minizide Uses Prazosin helps to widen arteries and veins so blood flows better. Polythiazide is a diuretic (water pill) that helps rid the body of excess fluid. This combination medication is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and certain types of heart disease. Notes It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication. Learn how to take your blood pressure. Discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist. Storage Store at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture. Photos 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 careful of unsteadiness if you must get up during the night. 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. 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, headache, diarrhea, constipation, loss of appetite, nausea, loss of taste, flushing, fatigue or increased urination may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. To avoid dizziness or lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages and avoid overheating which will aggravate these effects. Notify your doctor if you develop chest pain, difficulty breathing, skin rash, tingling of the hands or feet, or yellowing of the skin or eyes 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 heart or blood vessel disease, diabetes, liver or kidney disease, lupus, pancreas trouble or gout. This medication can increase sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Since the drug appears in breast milk, breast-feeding is not recommended. Consult with your doctor. 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. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of lithium, diazoxide, cholestyramine, colestipol, drugs used to treat diabetes, beta-blockers (e.g., atenolol, propranolol), and verapamil. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Share and Enjoy!

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