what is terazosin hcl 1 mg ?why am I taking this medicine?

Answer 1

First of all if you don't know you shouldn't be taking it. Call your doctor's office, or even better get a new doctor because this one shouldn't have let you leave the office without an explanation of your med. That having been said here's the article from Wikipedia about your med.

Terazosin (Hytrin®) is an alpha blocker used for treatment of symptoms of prostate enlargement (BPH). It also acts to lower the blood pressure, so is a drug of choice for men with hypertension and prostate enlargement.

It works by blocking the action of adrenaline on smooth muscle of the bladder and the blood vessel walls.

Most common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, headache, constipation, loss of appetite, fatigue, nasal congestion or dry eyes, but they generally go away after only a few days of use. Sexual side effects are rare, but may include priapism or erectile dysfunction.

Answer 2

Terazosin is an alpha adrenergic blocker that is used to reduce blood pressure. It can also be used to treat symptomatic Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy or BPH. These are the only reasons I can think of that a doctor would give it to you.

Answer 3

Terazosin HCL is prescribed for hypertension or high blood pressure. Your doctor must have had a good reason for putting you on it.

Answer 4

it is used to treat high blood pressure and some prostate conditions.. if you dont understand why you are taking a drug you should get your doctor to explain it further.
The Pharmacist will always explain any new drug to you unless you waive the right to a counsel, it is always a good idea to have the m explain any new drug prescribed to you.

Answer 5

You must be Muslim. Thats an anti-terrorist medication.....makes one stop beleiving in 72 virgins in Heaven when you suicide bomb an American family.....


Just kidding...I havent a clue...