Patient was educated on the side effects of using Doxazosin as follows: Patients can present with a very rapid heart rate, as a compensatory measure for the reduced blood pressure. Flushing and headache can occur due to venous vasodilation. Blood flow out of the heart can be reduced, secondary to increased vasodilation and compromise oxygenated blood flow to the kidneys. This can result in slowly diminishing renal functions. Reduced blood flow to the peripheries can [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Doxazosin 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 episodes of chest pain, if the coronary circulation were severely compromised, [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Doxazosin 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 Doxazosin is metabolized significantly in the liver and eliminated in the bile and urine, hepatic, biliary, and renal functions could be periodically monitored. Take a blood pressure reading always before [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Doxazosin 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 Doxazosin. Be aware of signs and symptoms of tachycardia, as extremely high heart rate, secondary to use of Doxazosin [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Doxazosin as follows: Doxazosin 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 Doxazosin, report this to your physician immediately. Doxazosin 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 [...]