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Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Terazosin-2

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Terazosin as follows: Try changing the positions very slowly, as sudden change of positions can make the hypotensive episodes even worse and precipitate accidents and falls. Observe compliance with any regular lab work ordered. As Terazosin is metabolized significantly in the liver and eliminated in the bile, hepatic and biliary functions could be periodically monitored. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the [...]

Precautions to be Exercised While Taking Terazosin-1

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Terazosin as follows: Be aware of signs and symptoms of hypotension, to avoid any episodes of altered levels of consciousness and accidental falls. One should stay away from activities, such as, driving and operating heavy machinery, until they are used to the side effects caused by Terazosin. Terazosin is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. If your heart rate is being abnormally high [...]

Side Effects of Terazosin Use

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Terazosin as follows: Symptoms of hypotension can occur secondary to arterial and venous vasodilation with reduced resistance to the contraction of heart and increased capacitance of the veins. This can reduce blood supply to distant vital organs, such as, brain and result in symptoms such as, dizziness, headache, and feeling lightheaded. Patients can present with a very rapid heart rate, as a compensatory measure for the [...]

Contraindications for Terazosin Use

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Terazosin as follows: Terazosin is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally high heart rates. If your heart rate is being abnormally high (consistently more than 100), with the use of Terazosin, report this to your physician immediately. Terazosin is contraindicated in individuals with abnormally low blood pressures. Use of this medication in hypotensive individuals can result in extremely low blood pressure with reduced flow to vital organs, resulting in [...]

How to Take Terazosin

Patient was educated on how to take Terazosin as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive the benefit of Terazosin. Do not change the dose on Terazosin without consulting your doctor. Take a blood pressure reading always before you take the pill. Maintain a log of every day blood [...]