Terazosin is also prescribed to relieve the symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia or BPH. BPH is an enlargement of the prostate gland that surrounds the urinary canal. It leads to the following symptoms:
a weak or interrupted stream when urinating
a feeling that you cannot empty your bladder completely
a feeling of delay when you start to urinate
a need to urinate often, especially at night
a feeling that you must urinate right away
Terazosin relaxes the tightness of a certain type of muscle in the prostate and at the opening of the bladder. This can reduce the severity of the symptoms.
Most important fact about Terazosin
If you have high blood pressure, you must take Terazosin regularly for it to be effective. Since blood pressure declines gradually, it may be several weeks before you get the full benefit of Terazosin; and you must continue taking it even if you are feeling well.
Terazosin does not cure high blood pressure; it merely keeps it under control.
How should you take Terazosin?
You may take Terazosin with or without food. Take your first dose at bedtime. Do not take more than the 1 milligram your physician has prescribed.
