CompositionMinipress XL 5mg Tablet is used to control high blood pressure and relieve urinary symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), including difficulty starting urination and a weak urine stream.
It contains prazosin 5 mg in an extended-release form, a selective alpha-1 blocker that relaxes blood vessels and the muscles around the prostate and bladder neck.
Reducing salt intake, staying active and attending monitoring appointments can support blood pressure control.
Tell your doctor about fainting on standing or liver problems. The first dose and dose increases can cause a marked drop in blood pressure on standing, with severe dizziness or fainting.
