Terazosin (Oral)

Terazosin (By Mouth)

Terazosin (ter-AY-zoe-sin)

Treats high blood pressure and enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH)).

Brand Name(s):

Hytrin
There may be other brand names for this medicine.

When This Medicine Should Not Be Used:

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to terazosin.

How to Use This Medicine:

Capsule, Tablet, Liquid Filled Capsule

• Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
  
• Take this medicine at bedtime unless your doctor tells you otherwise.
  
• Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
  

If a dose is missed::

• If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose. Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
  

How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine:

• Store the medicine at room temperature in a closed container, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Ask your pharmacist, doctor, or health caregiver about the best way to dispose of any outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
  
• Keep all medicine away from children and never share your medicine with anyone.
  

Drugs and Foods to Avoid:

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

• Make sure your doctor knows if you are also using verapamil (Calanreg;, Coverareg;), diuretics or "water pills" (such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, Aldactazidereg;, Aldactonereg;, Dyazidereg;, Hyzaarreg;, Lasixreg;, Lotrelreg;, Maxzidereg;, Modureticreg;, Norvascreg;, Zestoreticreg;), or any other blood pressure medicine (such as atenolol, metoprolol, Accuprilreg;, Altacereg;, Cardizemreg;, Cardurareg;, Lotensinreg;, Lotrelreg;, Monoprilreg;, Plendilreg;, Prinivilreg;, Tiazacreg;, Toprolreg;, Vasotecreg;, Zestrilreg;).