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What is prazosin?

Generic Name: prazosin

Other Brand Names: Minipress, Prazosin Hydrochloride

Prazosin is in a class of drugs called alpha-adrenergic blockers. Prazosin causes the blood vessels (veins and arteries) to relax and expand, which allows blood to pass more easily through them.

Prazosin is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

Prazosin may be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of taking prazosin?

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Posts on prazosin (46)

Anti-depressants and prevacid - Gastroenterology Community

- Oct 12, 2009

I am currently taking Lamotrigine, Prazosin, and Quetiapine. I have also been diagnosed wi...

Raynaud's phenomenon in MS ( ?? ) - Multiple Sclerosis Community

- Sep 07, 2009

hey guys - What's the likelihood that someone with MS would suffer w/ Raynaud's phenomen...

Looking for a few answers - Lupus Community

- Jan 14, 2009

Hello, A little about myself, about 3 years ago I returned from Iraq, I started having p...

Ingulair hernia - Prostate Cancer Community

- Oct 20, 2008

About 1 yr ago I went in for a routing physical and my Dr noticed that I had a Hernia. He t...

Severe vasospasms diagnosis after UE Arteriorgram - Heart Disease Community

- Oct 16, 2008

I am 28 yrs old -small mitral valve prolapse and w/ 5yr history of cold hands and feet(enti...

Urine and Ejaculation Problems - Urology Community

- Jul 06, 2008

Hi, Well I'm 46 yrs old in otherwise good health. I have had trouble and on off again blad...

Prostate Problems - Urology Community

- Jun 09, 2008

My husband had a Hemorrhoidectomy surgery alittle over a week ago. He was home for 4 days ...

COPD? What to do now? - Respiratory Disorders Community

- Apr 01, 2008

My dad of age 75, had severe asthma attack a month ago and was on IV cortisteroids followed...

diarrhea, cramping, and gastroparesis - Gastroenterology Expert Forum

- Jul 26, 2007

Please help me! I am a 29 yr old RN with a abnormal GI tract. I am currently under the ca...

loose weight - Weight Loss Alternatives Community

- Jul 16, 2007

ima 35 yr old mom,im 5 foot,an wieght 152 pds,im on zoloft,ativan,prazosin.metoprolol,lisin...

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Treatments related to prazosin (3)

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