Alpha-Adrenergic Blockers

Drugs

• Alfuzosin, Doxazosin, Prazosin, Tamsulosin, Terazosin

What is it?

• Alpha1-Adrenergic Blockers- dilates Arteries and Veins, Lowers Blood Pressure, Relax Bladder or Prostate Muscles
• Used For- Hypertension, Congestive Heart Failure, Raynaud’s Vasosparm, Treatment of Prostatic Overflow

Side Effects

• Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea, Constipation, Stomach Pain, Blurred Vision, Dry Mouth, Rash, Edema, Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Lack of Energy, Weakness, Nervousness, Vertigo, Depression, Frequent Urination

What can I do?

• See your Health Care Provider- as needed; talk with about Sexual Dysfunction, Headache
• See your Pharmacist- for help; take first Dose at Bedtime
• AVOID-Operating Heavy Machinery, Driving a Car until > 4 Hours Pass after taking the Medication
• AVOID if- Lactation, Sensitive to Drugs, use Cautiously with Congestive Heart Failure, Pregnancy, Renal Failure
• Eat Small, Frequent Meals, Good and Frequent Mouth Care