Pracept
Pracept Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure, Raynaud's disease
About Pracept Products
Uses of Pracept Products
Prazosin is used in the treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure and Raynaud's disease.
Pracept Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Pracept are Dizziness, Headache, Drowsiness, Weakness, Palpitations, Nausea.
How Pracept Products work
Prazosin is an alpha blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.
Patient Concerns about Pracept Products
Frequently asked questions about Pracept Products
Frequently asked questions about Prazosin
Q. Is Pracept 2.5mg Tablet a sleeping pill?
No, Pracept 2.5mg Tablet is not a sleeping pill. On the contrary, it may cause difficulty falling asleep as an uncommon side effect of Pracept 2.5mg Tablet. A rare side effect of Pracept 2.5mg Tablet is an increased tendency to fall asleep if you have a sleep disorder (narcolepsy).
Q. Can Pracept 2.5mg Tablet get you high?
No, Pracept 2.5mg Tablet does not get you high. It does not have any abuse potential or any dependence. The common psychiatric side effects of Pracept 2.5mg Tablet include nervousness and depression.
Q. Is Pracept 2.5mg Tablet used for anxiety?
No, Pracept 2.5mg Tablet is not used for anxiety. But, it has been found to be effective in relieving sleep problems related to post-traumatic stress disorder when taken at high doses. Post-traumatic stress disorder is an anxiety disorder which is found in people who experience or witness a traumatic, life-threatening event. This is not an approved use and therefore the benefit versus risks should be first considered by the doctor before prescribing.
Q. How should Pracept 2.5mg Tablet be taken?
Always take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Pracept 2.5mg Tablet should be taken by mouth and can be taken before or after meal and drinks. Usually, it is advised to take the dose two or three times a day at evenly spaced intervals.
Q. What precaution should be followed while taking Pracept 2.5mg Tablet?
Pracept 2.5mg Tablet in certain cases can make you feel lightheaded or weak particularly when you first take it. This can happen when standing up and can occasionally cause fainting. If you feel light-headed or weak after taking the medicine; lie down and try to get up slowly when you feel better. Pracept 2.5mg Tablet is usually started at the lowest possible dose and gradually increased, depending on how you respond to treatment. Do not change the dose or stop taking the tablets without first checking with your doctor.
Q. How long do I need to take Pracept 2.5mg Tablet?
Your doctor will decide the duration of treatment based on the condition you are being treated for. For instance, if you are being treated for high blood pressure then you may have to take it life long.
Q. What class of drug is Pracept 2.5mg Tablet?
Pracept 2.5mg Tablet belongs to a class of medications called alpha-blockers. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.