Prazopress-XL is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled. Prazopress-XL belongs to the general class of medicines called antihypertensives. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood passes through them more easily. This helps to lower blood pressure. Prazopress-XL may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Prazopress-XL is available only with your doctor's prescription. Once a medicine has been approved for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful for other medical problems. Although these uses are not included in product labeling, Prazopress-XL is used in certain patients with the following medical conditions: Benign enlargement of the prostate. Congestive heart failure. Ergot alkaloid poisoning. Pheochromocytoma. Raynaud's disease. For patients taking Prazopress-XL for benign enlargement of the prostate: Prazopress-XL will not shrink the size of your prostate, but it does help to relieve the symptoms.

Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30's should not be given to the people allergic to Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30's, 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). Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30's 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 Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30's and breastfeeding. As with all alpha-blockers (blood pressure-lowering pills), Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30's 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 Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30's 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 Prazopress XL 2.5 Tablet 30's.