Terazosin

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Dec 19, 2024

Pros & Cons


Terazosin Pros and Cons

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  • You only need to take terazosin once daily at bedtime. 
  • You can take the medicine with or without food.
  • There is a lower-cost generic available.
  • Men with hypertension and BPH may be able to take one medicine to treat both conditions.

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  • Terazosin is not the first-choice medication for high blood pressure.
  • This medication only treats the symptoms of BPH. It does not cure the underlying condition or prevent it from progressing. 
  • If you miss several doses of terazosin, you have to start a low dose and go through a gradual dose escalation again.