"I HAD A TOUGH TIME
GOING THE DISTANCE."
Every time I traveled someplace, I was worried about finding a bathroom so I could urinate.
It was frustrating.
I saw my doctor, and he told me I was having the symptoms of a prostate condition called BPH.
He prescribed HYTRIN 5 CAPSULES. And guess what?
HYTRIN® CAPSULES HELPED
HYTRIN is a medication that can improve the symptoms of BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia), which is an
enlargement of the prostate gland. HYTRIN can help in as little as 2 to 4 weeks. And it only has to be taken
once a day.
Are you a man over 50 with urinary discomforts? Do you urinate often during the day or night? Is your urine
stream difficult to start? Is it weak or interrupted? Does your bladder feel as if it isn't emptying completely?
If so, see your doctor. Your doctor can determine whether you have symptomatic BPH (or other conditions
such as prostate cancer). Your doctor can also explain the different treatment options for symptomatic BPH:
surgery; "watchful waiting," which consists of having regular checkups over time; and oral medications such as
HYTRIN.
HYTRIN can cause a sudden drop in blood pressure at the beginning of treatment (or if you miss doses and
then start taking the medication again). You may feel dizzy, faint, or "light-headed," particularly after getting
up from a chair or bed.
Talk with your doctor today about symptomatic BPH and HYTRIN.
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PATIENT INFORMATION ABOUT
HYTRIN® (HI-TRIN)
medications to control their blood pressure. There are different
kinds of medications used to treat hypertension. You doctor has
prescribed HYTRIN for you.
Generic Name: terazosin (ter-A-zo-sin)
hydrochloride
What HYTRIN does to treat hypertension
When used to treat HYPERTENSION or
BENIGN PROSTATIC HYPERPLASIA (BPH)
Please read this leaflet before you start taking HYTRIN. Also.
read it each time you get a new prescription. This is a summary
and should NOT take the place of a full discussion with your
doctor who has additional information about HYTRIN. You and
your doctor should discuss HYTRIN and your condition before
you start taking it and at your regular check-ups.
HYTRIN is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
HYTRIN is also used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia
(BPH) in men. This leaflet describes HYTRIN as a treatment
for hypertension or BPH.
What is hypertension (high blood pressure)?
Blood pressure is the tension of the blood within the blood vessels.
If blood is pumped too forcefully. or if the blood vessels are too nar-
row, the pressure of the blood against the walls of the vessels rises.
If high blood pressure is not treated, over time, the increased
pressure can damage blood vessels or it can cause the heart to
work too hard and may decrease the flow of blood to the heart.
brain, and kidneys. As a result. these organs may become dam-
aged and not function correctly. If high blood pressure is con-
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trolled. this damage is less likely to happen.
Treatment optionsior hypertension
Non-drug treatments are sometimes effective in controlling
mild hypertension. The most important lifestyle changes to
lower blood pressure are to lose weight. reduce salt. fat. and
alcohol in the diet. quit smoking. and exercise regularly. How-
ever. many hypertensive patients require one or more ongoing
HYTRIN works by relaxing blood vessels so that blood passes
through them more easily. This helps to lower blood pressure.
What is BPH?
The prostate is a gland located below the bladder of men. It sur-
rounds the urethra (you-REETH-rah), which is a tube that
drains urine from the bladder. BPH is an enlargement of the
prostate gland. The symptoms of BPH, however, calf be caused
by an increase in the tightness of muscles in the prostate. If the
muscles inside the prostate tighten, they can squeeze the urethra
and slow the flow of urine. This can lead to symptoms such as:
• a weak or interrupted stream when urinating
• a feeling that you cannot empty your bladder completely
• a feeling of delay when you start to urinate
• a need to urinate often. especially at night. or
• a feeling that you must urinate right away.
Treatment options for BPH
There are three main treatment options for BPH:
• Program of monitoring or "Watchful Waiting". Some men
have an enlarged prostate gland. but no symptoms, or symp-
toms that are not bothersome. If this applies. you and your
doctor may decide on a program of monitoring including
regular checkups, instead of medication or surgery.
• Medication. There are different kinds of medication used
to treat BPH. Your doctor has prescribed HYTRIN for
you. See "What HYTRIN does to treat BPH" below.
• Surgery. Some patients may need surgery. Your doctor can
describe several different surgical procedures to treat
BPH. Which procedure is best depends on your symptoms
and medical condition.
What HYTRIN does to treat BPH
HYTRIN relaxes the tightness of a certain type of muscle in the
prostate and at the opening of the bladder. This may increase the
rate of urine flow and/or decrease the symptoms you are having.
• HYTRIN helps relieve the symptoms of BPH. It does
NOT change the size of the prostate. which may continue
to grow. However, a larger prostate does not necessarily
cause more or worse symptoms.
• If HYTRIN is helping you, you should notice an effect on
your particular symptoms in 2 to 4 weeks of starting to
take the medication.
• Even though you take HYTRIN and it may help you,
HYTRIN may not prevent the need for surgery in the future.
Other important facts about HYTRIN for BPH
• You should see an effect on your symptoms in 2 to 4 weeks.
So, you will need to continue seeing your doctor to check
ythr progress regarding your BPH and to monitor your
blood pressure in addition to your other regular check-ups.
• Your doctor has prescribed HYTRIN for your BPH and not
for prostate cancer. However. a man can have BPH and
prostate cancer at the same time. Doctors usually recom-
mend that men be checked for prostate cancer once a year
when they turn 50 (or 40 if a family member has had prostate
cancer). These checks should continue even if you are taking
HYTRIN. HYTRIN is not a treatment for prostate cancer.
• About Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA). Your doctor may
have done a blood test called PSA. Your doctor is aware that
HYTRIN does not affect PSA levels. You may want to ask
your doctor more about this if you have had a PSA test done.
What you should know while taking HYTRIN for
hypertension -or BPH
WARNINGS
HYTRIN Can Cause A Sudden Drop in Blood Pressure After
the VERY FIRST DOSE. You may feel dizzy. faint. or "light-
headed" particularly after you get up from bed or from a chair.
This is more likely to occur after you've taken the first few doses,
but can occur at any time while you are taking the drug. It can
also occur if you stop taking the drug and then re-start treatment.
Because of this effect, your doctor may have told you to take
HYTRIN at bedtime. If you take HYTRIN at bedtime but need to
get up from bed to go to the bathroom, get up slowly and cau-
tiously until you are sure how the medicine affects you. It is also
important to get up slowly from a chair or bed at any time until you
learn how you react to HYTRIN. You should not drive or do any
hazardous tasks until you are used to the effects of the medication.
If you begin to feel dizzy, sit or lie down until you feel better.
• You will start with a 1 mg dose of HYTRIN. Then the dose
will be increased as your body gets used to the effect of
the medication.
• Other side effects you could have while taking HYTRIN
include drowsiness, blurred or hazy vision, nausea, or -
- puffiness" of the feet or hands. Discuss any unexpected
effects you notice with your doctor.
How to take HYTRIN
Follow your doctor's instructions about how to take HYTRIN.
You must take it every day at the dose prescribed. Talk with your
doctor if you don't take it for a few days, you may have to restart
it at a I mg dose and be cautious about possible dizziness. Do not
share HYTRIN with anyone else; it was prescribed only for you.
Keep HYTRIN and all medicines out of the reach of children.
Store capsules between 68-77°F (20-25°C).
Protect from light and moisture.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT HYTRIN AND HYPER-
TENSION OR BPH, TALK WITH YOUR DOCTOR, NURSE,
PHARMACIST OR OTHER HEALTH CARE PROVIDER.
Ref. 13-1380-R1-Revised December. 1994
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