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Prazosin hydrochloride 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

Brands

Minipress • Pratsiol

Side Effects

Common

Dizziness
Sleepiness
Nausea
Headache
Joint pains
Muscle pain
Low blood pressure
Aching muscles
Loss of strength
Heart palpitations

Serious

Low blood pressure
Low blood pressure on standing

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