Prazocip 5 mg Tablet

How to use Prazocip 5 mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Prazocip 5 mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Prazocip 5 mg Tablet is an alpha-blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Prazocip 5 mg Tablet for the treatment of high blood pressure.
• It may cause sudden drop in your blood pressure, especially when you first start taking this medicine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.
• Do not consume alcohol while taking Prazocip 5 mg Tablet as it may enhance the blood pressure lowering effect of this medicine causing increased dizziness.
• Be cautious while driving or doing anything that requires concentration as it can cause dizziness and sleepiness.
• Inform your doctor that you are taking Prazocip 5 mg Tablet if you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Does Prazocip cause sleepiness?

Yes, sleepiness is a common side effect of Prazocip. Prazocip may cause dizziness, drowsiness, and headache. Prazocip can also cause a temporary loss of consciousness (syncope). If you experience these symptoms, do not drive or use any tools or machinery while taking Prazocip and consult your doctor.

Q. Does Prazocip cause weight loss?

Prazocip has not been reported to cause weight loss. Please consult your doctor if you experience weight loss while taking Prazocip. Your doctor would be able to find the exact reason behind the weight loss and manage it accordingly.