Terapress-2

Uses
Terapress (Terazosin) is prescribed to male patients as a treatment for symptoms of BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia). This condition causes urination problems such as frequent urination or a weak stream. These symptoms are caused by the enlargement of the prostate gland. Treatment with this drug causes the relaxation of the muscle in the prostate, thereby allowing urine to flow freely.

Another condition this medicine is used to treat is high blood pressure. As this medicine is a type of alpha-blocker, it acts on the muscles in the blood cells, and blocks the alpha receptors, resulting in the relaxation of the blood vessels. This allows the blood to flow more freely, eventually leading to a reduction in blood pressure.

Dosage and Administration
See your doctor before taking Terapress (Terazosin) tablets, so that the correct dosage can be prescribed. Adult patients undergoing treatment for high blood pressure are sometimes told to start off with a dose of 1mg, taken once per day before going to bed. This dose may be adjusted, after which a maintenance dose ranging from 1mg to 5mg per day may be prescribed. An enlarged prostate is normally treated with 1mg per day, at bedtime. The prescribing doctor may adjust the patient's dosage incrementally, first to 2mg per day, and then to 5mg, and finally 10mg per day, in order to achieve the optimum effects.

Side effects
Patients should be aware of the possible side effects which may occur as a result of taking Terapress (Terazosin), which can include:

• Impotence
• Visual changes
• Pain in the back
• An increase in weight
• Dryness in the mouth

Inform your doctor about any side effects which occur. Serious side effects may occur in some patients. Consult your doctor immediately if you notice priapism (a prolonged and painful erection), breathlessness, tachycardia, inflammation of the limbs, a burning sensation in the feet or hands, or any other side effects.

Precautions
If you are prone to fainting or have ever been affected by low blood pressure, it is necessary to tell your doctor about this before taking this medication.

Patients who have ever suffered from prostate cancer must inform their doctor before taking this medicine.

Seek immediate emergency medical attention if you suffer an allergic reaction. Symptoms to watch for, which may be indicative of a reaction, include skin rashes, hives, swelling of the face or limbs, trouble breathing, and trouble swallowing.

Always use Terapress (Terazosin) as you have been prescribed by your doctor. Never self-medicate or change your dosage without first consulting your doctor. The correct dosage can vary depending on your health, medical history, and the severity of the condition being treated.

This medication may not be safe for all patients. Before you begin using it always disclose the following to your doctor:

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• If you suffer from any allergies.
• If you suffer from any other health conditions or illnesses.
• If you are using any other medicine (including all non-prescription).
• If you are using any supplements, vitamins, or herbal products of any kind.