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Hytrin is a sympathetic nervous system inhibitor which is a kind of heart failure drug (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Sympathetic nervous system inhibitor

Generic Drug

Terazosin

Side Effects

Common

Pain
Nervousness
Congested nose
Dizziness
Nausea
Headache
Sleepiness
Numbness or tingling
Loss of strength
Heart palpitations
Low blood pressure on standing
Paresthesia
Nasal congestion

Serious

Low blood pressure

Treats

BPH
Condition

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If using hytrin (terazosin) for prostrate problems does it make you tired?

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Will there be withdrawal symptoms if I stop taking hytrin (terazosin) suddenly?

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I have been taking 2.5mg of Bilocor every am for tachycardia. It often causes me to feel exhausted. For the last 2 month I have also started having limited sleep- 4 to 5 hours a night. May relate to change from Hytrin to Alfuwin a few months ago?

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