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What is Minipress and why is it prescribed? Minipress is used to treat high blood pressure. It is effective used alone or with other high blood pressure medications such as diuretics or beta-blocking medications such as Tenormin. Minipress is also prescribed for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), an abnormal enlargement of the prostate gland. If you have high blood pressure, you must take Minipress regularly for it to be effective. Minipress does not cure high blood pressure but it keeps it under control. How should you take Minipress? Follow your doctors directions for taking Minipress. Minipress can be taken with or without food. This medication should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor even if your symptoms have disappeared. Try not to miss any doses. If this medication is not taken regularly, your blood pressure will increase. If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take two doses at the same time. Protect from heat, light, and moisture. Are there any Minipress side effects? Minipress side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Minipress side effects may include dizziness, drowsiness, headache, lack of energy, nausea, palpitations, and weakness. Less common Minipress side effects may include blurred vision, constipation, depression, diarrhea, dizziness on standing up, dry mouth, fainting, fluid retention, frequent urination, nasal congestion, nervousness, nosebleeds, rash, red eyes, shortness of breath, vertigo, and vomiting. Rare Minipress side effects may include abdominal discomfort/pain, allergic reaction, breast enlargement in males, chest pain, excessive perspiration, eye pain, fever, flushing, generally ill feeling, hair loss, hallucinations, hives, impotence, inability to hold urine, inflamed blood vessels, inflammation of the pancreas, insomnia, itching, itchy purple spots on forearms and thighs, joint pain, low blood pressure, persistent, painful erection, rapid or slow heartbeat, ringing in ears, and tingling or pins and needles. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Minipress? If Minipress is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. Minipress can intensify the effects of alcohol. Be careful of the amount you drink. It is especially important that you check with your doctor before combining Minipress with Beta blockers (such as Inderal), Dextroamphetamine (Dexedrine), Diuretics (such as Dyazide), Ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others), Other high blood pressure medications, or Verapamil (Calan, Verelan). Are there any special warnings about Minipress? Minipress can cause low blood pressure, especially when you first start taking the medication. This can cause you to become faint, dizzy, or light-headed, particularly on standing up. You should avoid driving or any hazardous tasks where injury could occur for 24 hours after taking the first dose or after your dose has been increased. Dizziness, fainting, or light-headedness may also occur in hot weather, when exercising, or when standing for long periods of time. Ask your doctor what precautions you should take. |
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