Comparing Hytrin vs Minipress
Hytrin | Minipress |
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Hytrin (terazosin) | Minipress (prazosin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, High Blood Pressure, Hyperhidrosis. Hytrin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia, High Blood Pressure, Heart Failure, Raynaud's Syndrome. Minipress may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
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More about Hytrin (terazosin) | More about Minipress (prazosin) | |
Ratings & Reviews | ||
Hytrin has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 15 ratings on Drugs.com. 67% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Minipress has an average rating of 8.0 out of 10 from a total of 14 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 8% reported a negative effect. |
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Drug Class | ||
Side Effects | ||
See also: Hytrin side effects in more detail. |
See also: Minipress side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | ||
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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Dosage Forms Available | ||
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Brand Names | ||
Other terazosin brands include: Tezruly |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
12 hours |
4 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | ||
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | ||
A total of 252 drugs are known to interact with Hytrin:
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A total of 268 drugs are known to interact with Minipress:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
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Disease Interactions | ||
First Approval Date | ||
August 07, 1987 |
June 23, 1976 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
N/A |
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More Information | ||
Patient resources | ||
Professional Resources | ||
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Related Treatment Guide | ||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
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