Minipress XL 5mg Tablet
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Minipress XL 5mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels, allowing blood to flow more easily. It is also used to treat symptoms of an enlarged prostate gland (benign prostatic hyperplasia) in men by relaxing the muscles in the prostate and bladder neck, making it easier to urinate.
Controlling high blood pressure (hypertension) lowers the risk of having a heart attack or stroke. This medicine may also be used to treat Raynaud's disease. It may be prescribed alone or in combination with other medicines. Take it regularly and take it in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms, so keep taking it even if you feel well.
The most common side effects of this medicine include weakness, dizziness, headache, nausea, and unusual beating of the heart (palpitation). Most side effects disappear when you get used to the medicine. It may also cause your blood pressure to go too low, especially when you first start taking this medicine. Your doctor may be able to help with ways of preventing or reducing these side effects.
If you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using this medicine. Also, inform your doctor if you have a history of heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease, and if you are having eye surgery for a cataract. Your blood pressure will need to be checked regularly while using this medicine.
Uses of Minipress Tablet
Benefits of Minipress Tablet
In Treatment of Benign prostatic hyperplasia
Minipress XL 5mg Tablet works by relaxing the muscles in your prostate gland and at the base of your bladder. This can make it easier for you to pass urine and reduce the need to urinate urgently or frequently.
Side effects of Minipress Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Minipress
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Drowsiness
- Weakness
- Low energy
- Palpitations
- Nausea
How to use Minipress 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. Minipress XL 5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Minipress Tablet works
Minipress XL 5mg Tablet is an alpha blocker. It lowers blood pressure by relaxing blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body. In benign prostate hyperplasia, it relaxes the muscles in the prostate gland and makes it easier to pass urine, and reduces the need to urinate urgently or frequently.
Safety advice
Alcohol
UNSAFE
Minipress XL 5mg Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Minipress XL 5mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
CAUTION
Minipress XL 5mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.
Driving
UNSAFE
Minipress XL 5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Minipress XL 5mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Minipress XL 5mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Minipress XL 5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Minipress XL 5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Minipress Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Minipress XL 5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Minipress XL 5mg Tablet may cause a sudden drop in your blood pressure, especially when you 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 Minipress XL 5mg 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 Minipress XL 5mg Tablet if scheduled for a cataract surgery.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Piperazine Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
CARDIAC
Action Class
Selective Alpha-1 Adrenergic Receptor Antagonists
Interaction with drugs
Taking Minipress with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. It is recommended to lie down if you experience symptoms such a
If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as dizziness, fainting, blurred vision, nausea, fatigue, confusion, cold or clammy skin, shallow breathing or rapid puls
Monitor your blood pressure regularly and talk to your doctor if you notice any unusual symptoms. Your doctor may adjust the dose if required.
Concurrent use may increase the risk
If concurrent use is essential, your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. It is recommended to lie down if you experience symptoms such a
Monitoring of blood pressure is recommended. Your doctor may adjust the dose, if required.
Concurrent use may increase the risk of low blood pressure.
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Minipress XL 5mg Tablet
Once A Day
57%
Twice A Day
43%
What are you using Minipress Tablet for?
Hypertension *
87%
Others
4%
Benign prosta*
4%
Heart failure
3%
Raynaud's dis*
3%
*Hypertension (high blood pressure), Benign prostatic hyperplasia, Raynaud's disease
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
43%
Average
41%
Poor
16%
What were the side-effects while using Minipress XL 5mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
42%
Dizziness
18%
Drowsiness
9%
Low energy
8%
Weakness
8%
*No Side Effect
How do you take Minipress Tablet?
With food
69%
With or witho*
20%
Empty stomach
12%
*With or without food
Please rate Minipress XL 5mg Tablet on price
Expensive
63%
Average
24%
Not Expensive
13%
FAQs
Is Minipress XL 5mg Tablet a sleeping pill?
No, Minipress XL 5mg Tablet is not a sleeping pill. On the contrary, it may cause difficulty falling asleep as an uncommon side effect of Minipress XL 5mg Tablet. A rare side effect of Minipress XL 5mg Tablet is an increased tendency to fall asleep if you have a sleep disorder (narcolepsy).
Can Minipress XL 5mg Tablet get you high?
No, Minipress XL 5mg Tablet does not get you high. It does not have any abuse potential or any dependence. The common psychiatric side effects of Minipress XL 5mg Tablet include nervousness and depression.
How should Minipress XL 5mg Tablet be taken?
Always take this medicine exactly as advised by your doctor. Minipress XL 5mg Tablet should be taken by mouth and can be taken before or after meals and drinks. Usually, it is advised to take the dose two or three times a day at evenly spaced intervals.
What precaution should be followed while taking Minipress XL 5mg Tablet?
Minipress XL 5mg Tablet in certain cases can make you feel lightheaded or weak, particularly when you first take it. This can happen when standing up and can occasionally cause fainting. If you feel light-headed or weak after taking the medicine, lie down and try to get up slowly when you feel better. Minipress XL 5mg Tablet is usually started at the lowest possible dose and gradually increased, depending on how you respond to treatment. Do not change the dose or stop taking the tablets without first checking with your doctor.
How long do I need to take Minipress XL 5mg Tablet?
Your doctor will decide the duration of treatment based on the condition you are being treated for. For instance, if you are being treated for high blood pressure, then you may have to take it for life.
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