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Prazosin hydrochloride is a sympathetic nervous system inhibitor which is a kind of heart failure drug (cardiovascular drug).

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

21 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Drug Class

Sympathetic nervous system inhibitor

Brands

Minipress

Side Effects

Common

Dizziness
Sleepiness
Nausea
Headache
Joint pains
Muscle pain
Aching muscles
Low blood pressure
Painful swollen joints
Heart palpitations
Loss of strength

Serious

Low blood pressure
Low blood pressure on standing

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