Prazolin 5 Tablet SR is used to treat high blood pressure and lower your risk of having a heart attack or stroke. It may also be used to treat heart failure and mild enlargement of the prostate gland. Prazolin 5 Tablet SR may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. It can be taken with or without food. The dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Take this medicine regularly to get the most benefit. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms so keep taking it even if you feel well. If you stop, your blood pressure may rise and put you at risk of heart attack or stroke. You may need to take it for the rest of your life. The most common side effects of this medicine include dizziness, headache, nausea, and unusual beating of the heart (palpitation). Most side effects disappear when you get used to the medicine. It may also cause your blood pressure to go too low especially when you first start taking this medicine. Your doctor may be able to help with ways of preventing or reducing these side effects. If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using this medicine. Also, inform your doctor if you have a history of heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease and if you are having eye surgery for a cataract. Your blood pressure will need to be checked regularly while using this medicine.

• Headache
• Drowsiness
• Weakness
• Low energy
• Palpitations
• Nausea

If you miss a dose of Prazolin 5 Tablet SR, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class::Piperazine Derivative|Habit Forming::No|Therapeutic Class::CARDIAC|Action Class::Adrenergic receptor (alpha) antagonist- selective

• Q. Q. Is Prazolin 5 Tablet SR a sleeping pill??
  Ans: No, Prazolin 5 Tablet SR is not a sleeping pill. On the contrary, it may cause difficulty falling asleep as an uncommon side effect of Prazolin 5 Tablet SR. A rare side effect of Prazolin 5 Tablet SR is an increased tendency to fall asleep if you have a sleep disorder (narcolepsy).
• Q. Q. Can Prazolin 5 Tablet SR get you high??
  Ans: No, Prazolin 5 Tablet SR does not get you high. It does not have any abuse potential or any dependence. The common psychiatric side effects of Prazolin 5 Tablet SR include nervousness and depression.
• Q. Q. Is Prazolin 5 Tablet SR used for anxiety??
  Ans: No, Prazolin 5 Tablet SR is not used for anxiety. But, it has been found to be effective in relieving sleep problems related to post-traumatic stress disorder when taken at high doses. Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder which is found in people who experience or witness a traumatic, life-threatening event. This is not an approved use and therefore the benefit versus risks should be first considered by the doctor before prescribing.
• Q. Q. How should Prazolin 5 Tablet SR be taken??
  Ans: Always take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Prazolin 5 Tablet SR should be taken by mouth and can be taken before or after meal and drinks. Usually, it is advised to take the dose two or three times a day at evenly spaced intervals.
• Q. Q. What precaution should be followed while taking Prazolin 5 Tablet SR??
  Ans: Prazolin 5 Tablet SR in certain cases can make you feel lightheaded or weak particularly when you first take it. This can happen when standing up and can occasionally cause fainting. If you feel light-headed or weak after taking the medicine; lie down and try to get up slowly when you feel better. Prazolin 5 Tablet SR is usually started at the lowest possible dose and gradually increased, depending on how you respond to treatment. Do not change the dose or stop taking the tablets without first checking with your doctor.
• Q. Q. How long do I need to take Prazolin 5 Tablet SR??
  Ans: Your doctor will decide the duration of treatment based on the condition you are being treated for. For instance, if you are being treated for high blood pressure then you may have to take it life long.
• Q. Q. What class of drug is Prazolin 5 Tablet SR??
  Ans: Prazolin 5 Tablet SR belongs to a class of medications called alpha-blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.

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