What is Prazosin used to treat?

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What is Prazosin used to treat?​

Prazosin is used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure. Prazosin is in a class of medications called alpha-blockers.

What should I do the first time I take prazosin?​

The first time taking prazosin, you should take it before you go to bed. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take prazosin exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Is it safe to drink alcohol while taking prazosin?
Do not drive a car, operate machinery, or perform dangerous tasks for 24 hours after the first time you take prazosin or after your dose is increased. ask your doctor about the safe use of alcoholic beverages while you are taking prazosin. Alcohol can make the side effects from prazosin worse.
When can I stop taking prazosin If I feel well?
Continue to take prazosin even if you feel well. Do not stop taking prazosin without talking to your doctor.

What happens if I miss a dose of prazosin?​

If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is nearly time for your next dose, in which case leave out the missed dose. Do not take two doses together to make up for a forgotten dose. Prazosin can cause dizziness, particularly when you first start taking it.

Is Prazosin a piperazine?​

Prazosin is a member of the class of piperazines that is piperazine substituted by a furan-2-ylcarbonyl group and a 4-amino-6,7-dimethoxyquinazolin-2-yl group at positions 1 and 4 respectively. It has a role as an antihypertensive agent, an alpha-adrenergic antagonist and an EC 3.4.21.26 (prolyl oligopeptidase) inhibitor.
How is Prazosin hydrochloride metabolized in humans?
In animals, prazosin hydrochloride is heavily metabolized. This occurs through liver demethylation and conjugation. Some studies in humans or human cells in vitro show similar prazosin metabolism. The plasma half-life is about 2-3 hours. Alpha-adrenergic receptors are essential for the regulation of blood pressure in humans.