hytrin tablet is a prescription medicine it belongs to a class of medicines called an alpha-blocker. it is used to treat high blood pressure and lower your risk of heart attack or stroke. it may also be used to treat mild enlargement of the prostate gland in men (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
this tablet works by relaxing your blood vessels and making it easier for your heart to pump blood around your body. this lowers blood pressure. if your blood pressure is controlled, you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke, or kidney problem. the medicine must be taken as prescribed to be effective. you may not feel the immediate benefit after taking medicine; however, it works in the long term to keep you well.
this medicine's most common side effects include dizziness, drowsiness, headache, nausea, and unusual heart beating (palpitations). most side effects disappear when you get used to the medicine. if they bother you or won't go away, talk to your doctor. to lower the chance of dizziness, rise if you have been sitting or lying down. it may also cause your blood pressure to go too low. some side effects may be serious and need urgent medical attention.
if you are pregnant, thinking about becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding, ask your doctor before using this medicine. also, talk to your doctor before taking it if you have 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.
