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What Causes Pain In Stomach And Gas When On Hytrin?

I have been taking Hytrin for BP for about 2 months. Since that time my digestive system has been slowly having problems: pain in the digestive system, gas, having the feeling that I need to constantly have a bowel movement, lethargy and stuffy head. Am I sensitive to this medication? In general, I cannot take any medications: the doctor has tried ACE inhibitors, Calcium Channel Blockers, Beta blockers, diuretics. I have adverse reactions to all. Thanks in advance. Doug
Wed, 21 Sep 2016
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Hytrin contains terazosin. Its common side effects are postural hypotension, dizziness, headache, weakness, back pain, nasal congestion, peripheral swelling, somnolence, nausea, palpitations, facial swelling, pruritus, rash, impotence, blurred vision, and weight gain. These are seen in early stage of treatment and often resolve with progress of time once you achieve a stable dose of Hytrin.
Advice
1.     Continue Hytrin as suggested by your doctor
2.     Azelastine nasal spray every 12 hours for 10 days
3.     Omeprazole 20 mg orally daily for 10 days
4.     Start workout like walking, jogging, cycling, or swimming
5.     Take diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables
6.     Avoid oily and high cholesterol foods such as egg yolk and milk products etc
7.     Eat less salt
8.     Avoid smoking, alcohol, coffee and caffeinated beverages
9.     Lose extra weight if you are overweight
10.     Reduce your metal stress because stress activates sympathetic system and increases BP
11.     Monitor your BP regularly
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What Causes Pain In Stomach And Gas When On Hytrin?

Hytrin contains terazosin. Its common side effects are postural hypotension, dizziness, headache, weakness, back pain, nasal congestion, peripheral swelling, somnolence, nausea, palpitations, facial swelling, pruritus, rash, impotence, blurred vision, and weight gain. These are seen in early stage of treatment and often resolve with progress of time once you achieve a stable dose of Hytrin. Advice 1. Continue Hytrin as suggested by your doctor 2. Azelastine nasal spray every 12 hours for 10 days 3. Omeprazole 20 mg orally daily for 10 days 4. Start workout like walking, jogging, cycling, or swimming 5. Take diet rich in whole grains, fruits, and vegetables 6. Avoid oily and high cholesterol foods such as egg yolk and milk products etc 7. Eat less salt 8. Avoid smoking, alcohol, coffee and caffeinated beverages 9. Lose extra weight if you are overweight 10. Reduce your metal stress because stress activates sympathetic system and increases BP 11. Monitor your BP regularly Thanks