Terapress-1 Tablet

How to use Terapress-1 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. Terapress 1 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Terapress 1 Tablet is an alpha-blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels. It works by relaxing muscle around the bladder exit and prostate, which makes it easier to urinate.

Expert Advice

• You have been prescribed Terapress 1 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 Terapress 1 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 Terapress 1 Tablet if you are scheduled for a cataract surgery.
• It may also be used for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q. Is Terapress a beta blocker or an alpha blocker?

Terapress belongs to class of medications called alpha-receptor blockers or alpha-blockers

Q. Is Terapress safe?

Terapress is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Q. Is Terapress a statin or a blood thinner (thin the blood)?

Terapress is neither a statin nor a blood thinner

Q. Is terazosin a diuretic?

No, terazosin is not a diuretic, it antagonizes the alpha receptors causing relaxation of the smooth muscle tone in the prostate and bladder neck, hence the urine is passed easily in patients with enlarged prostrate

Q. Is Terapress a narcotic?

No, Terapress is not a narcotic

Q. Does Terapress lower heart rate?

No, Terapress is not known to reduce heart rate. Increase in heart rate or irregular heart rate is a common adverse event reported for Terapress

Q. Does Terapress cause weight gain/ impotence/ tiredness/ constipation and dry mouth?

Weight gain/ tiredness/ constipation and dry mouth are common side effects of Terapress therapy. However is not known to cause impotence. It may rarely cause painful prolonged erections (Priapism), which if untreated may cause impotence

Q. Can I take Terapress with Cialis (tadalafil)?

Please follow your doctor"s advice before taking these medications with Terapress. As combining Cialis (tadalafil) with Terapress can lower your blood pressure and increase the risk of dizziness, lightheadedness, fainting, flushing, headache, and nasal congestion

Q. Can I take Terapress with Flomax (tamsulosin)?

Terapress and Flomax (tamulosin) are both used for the symptomatic treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia. Please follow your doctor"s advice before taking any medications when on treatment with Terapress

Q. Does Terapress lower Prostate specific antigen (PSA)?

No, Terapress does not lower PSA.Show moreShow less