Hytrin (Terazosin)

Chemical Name: TERAZOSIN (ter-AY-zoe-sin)

Hytrin is used to treat the symptoms of an enlarged prostate (benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH), which include difficulty urinating, painful urination, and urinary frequency and urgency. It is also used alone or in combination with other medications to treat high blood pressure.

Cautions

SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medication includes dizziness, lightheadedness, weakness, tiredness, drowsiness, stuffed nose, back pain, upset stomach, decreased sexual ability, blurred vision, swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs and pain, burning or tingling in the hands or feet.

Side Effects

Keep in mind that you have been prescribed this medication as the doctor judged that this medication has more benefits than risk. Many people who use Hytrin medication do not undergo any serious side effects, but there are some common side effects experienced with this medication.

Some side effects include:

• Dizziness
• Lightheadedness
• Tiredness
• Nausea
• Drowsiness
• Blurred vision
• Headache
• Stuffy nose

• Fainting
• Fast and irregular beating of the heart
• Burning of hand and feet
• Sexual function problems
• Swelling of hands and feet
• Unexpected weight gain