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Minipress Xl is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of High BP. Secondary and off-label uses of Minipress Xl have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Minipress Xl depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Minipress Xl are Fainting. Some other side effects of Minipress Xl have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Minipress Xl go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. However, if these continue for a longer time, consult your doctor right away.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Minipress Xl is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Minipress Xl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Minipress Xl is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Low Blood Pressure (Hypotension), Angina as it can result in adverse effects. Other contraindications of Minipress Xl have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Minipress Xl have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Minipress Xl, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Minipress Xl is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Minipress Xl safe for pregnant women?
Minipress XL shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Minipress Xl safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Minipress XL. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Minipress Xl on the Kidneys?
Using Minipress XL does not have any harmful effects on kidneys.
What is the effect of Minipress Xl on the Liver?
Side effects of Minipress XL rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Minipress Xl on the Heart?
Minipress XL is rarely harmful for the heart.
Minipress Xl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Minipress Xl unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Minipress Xl habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Minipress Xl.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
After taking Minipress Xl, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Minipress Xl can make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Minipress Xl is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Minipress Xl is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Minipress Xl
There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Minipress Xl with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Minipress Xl
Taking Minipress Xl with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Minipress® (prazosin hydrochloride)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 564
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1046-1047