The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH):
- Dizziness (9%)
- Weakness (7%)
High blood pressure:
- Dizziness (19%)
- Headache (16%)
- Weakness (11%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Feeling tired
- Swelling in the arms or legs
- Back or limb pain
- Weight gain
- Fast or pounding heartbeat
- Shortness of breath
- Feeling nervous
- Nausea
- Blurry vision
- Stuffy nose
Terazosin serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Priapism: painful erection that lasts more than 4 hours
Source: DailyMed
The following Terazosin side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Dizziness
Less common
dizziness or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position
fainting (sudden)
fast or irregular heartbeat
pounding heartbeat
shortness of breath
swelling of feet or lower legs
Rare
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Headache
unusual tiredness or weakness
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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