Minipress XL 25mg Tablet is used to treat high blood pressure heart failure and mild enlargement of the prostate gland It may be prescribed alone or with other medicines and can be taken with or without food The dosage will vary based on your condition and response to the medicine It is important to take this regularly even if you feel well as high blood pressure is often asymptomatic Stopping the medication may result in a rise in blood pressure increasing the risk of heart attack or stroke Longterm use may be necessary