Further Information:
The effects of Terapress (Terazosin) during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, notify your physician immediately. Terapress (Terazosin) is not recommended during pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the potential risk to the unborn baby. It is not known whether Terapress (Terazosin) appears in breast milk. Because many drugs do appear in breast milk, your physician may advise you to stop breastfeeding until your treatment with this drug is finished.
When your blood pressure falls in response to Terapress (Terazosin), you may faint. Other less severe reactions include dizziness, heart palpitations, light-headedness, and drowsiness. You are also likely to feel dizzy or faint whenever you rise from a sitting or lying position; this should disappear as your body becomes accustomed to Terapress (Terazosin). If your occupation is such that these symptoms might cause serious problems, make sure your physician knows this from the start; he or she will increase your Terapress (Terazosin) dosage very cautiously. Regardless of your occupation, avoid driving, climbing, and other hazardous tasks at the following times:
For 12 hours after your first dose of Terapress
With each new dosage increase
When you re-start Terapress after any treatment interruption
If you are taking Terapress for benign prostatic hyperplasia, remember that although Terapress helps relieve the symptoms of BPH, it does NOT change the size of the prostate, which may continue to grow. You may still need surgery in the future. In addition, it is possible to have BPH and prostate cancer at the same time. If you develop the side effect called priapism - a painful erection that last for hours - call your physician without delay. The condition can lead to impotence if not treated immediately.
