Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet contains an 'anti-hypertensive' medication primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and lower any future risk of heart attack and stroke. In addition to this, it is also used to treat mild prostate gland enlargement in men (known as Benign Prostate Hyperplasia) and treating heart failure. Hypertension (high blood pressure) is a lifelong or chronic condition in which the blood pressure against the artery walls becomes high. The higher this blood pressure, the harder the heart has to pump. 

Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet contains Prazosin, an alpha-blocker, primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). It acts by relaxing the blood vessels, reducing the heart's workload, and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it helps to lower high blood pressure, reducing the chances of any future heart attack or stroke.

Take Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet as prescribed by your doctor. You are advised to take Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you, depending upon your medical condition. The most common side effects of Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet are drowsiness, headache, weakness, dizziness, priapism (prolonged erections), nausea, and feeling exhausted. They do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor. 

It is advisable to drink plenty of fluids while taking this medicine. Lifestyle changes are beneficial in achieving optimum outcomes with Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet and keeping blood pressure under check. A low salt diet, daily physical activity (even 20-30 minute brisk walking for 5 days a week can help, losing weight in case of people who are obese), etc., are the mainstay of treatment of hypertension. Inform your doctor if you have had an allergic reaction to Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet , are pregnant or are planning to get pregnant, are breastfeeding, have liver disease, kidney disease, heart failure, a heart valve problem, or a history of a heart attack.

Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet is primarily used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure) and lower the risk of future heart attack and stroke. It is also used to treat mild prostate gland enlargement in men (known as Benign Prostate Hyperplasia) and treating heart failure. Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet contains Prazosin, an alpha-blocker that acts by widening and relaxing the blood vessels, reducing the heart's workload, and making the heart more efficient at pumping blood throughout the body. Thus, it reduces high blood pressure and reduces the chances of a future heart attack or stroke.

Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet should not be given to the people allergic to Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet , have low blood pressure (less than 90 mm of Hg), have had a heart attack, kidney disease, liver disease, pregnant women or planning to get pregnant and breastfeeding women without the prescription of a doctor. Besides this, it is contraindicated in patients with aortic stenosis (heart valve problem). Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet can pass into breast milk, but its effect on the baby is not known. So, it is better to tell your doctor if you are taking Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet and breastfeeding. As with all alpha-blockers (blood pressure-lowering pills), Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet may cause sudden loss of consciousness due to a sudden dip in the blood pressure with heart rates of 120–160 beats per minute. Low blood pressure (hypotension) may develop in patients given Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet who are also receiving a beta-blocker (blood pressure-lowering pills) such as propranolol. Dizziness, light-headedness, or fainting may occur, especially when rising from a lying or sitting position due to postural hypotension. Getting up slowly may help lessen the problem. During cataract surgery, an eye problem known as Intraoperative Floppy Iris Syndrome (IFIS) has been associated with alpha-1 blocker therapy (blood pressure-lowering pills). If you are undergoing any planned eye surgery, let your doctor know that you are taking Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet .

• Consumption of Prazoder Xl 5Mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Avoid activities like driving while on this medication.
• A sudden drop in blood pressure may be seen while on this medication, leading to dizziness. Changing your posture at a slower rate might help counter this. 
• Ankle swelling, which can be a sign of oedema, can be experienced as a side effect of this drug. Consult your doctor if this or other side effects cause trouble or are persistent.