Terazosin

The Basics

What is Terazosin?

Indicated for benign prostatic hyperplasia and hypertension.

Brand names for Terazosin

Hytrin

How Terazosin is classified

Adrenergic alpha-Antagonists, Antihypertensive Agents

Terazosin During Pregnancy

Terazosin pregnancy category

Category CNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.

What we know about taking Terazosin while pregnant

N/A

Taking Terazosin While Breastfeeding

What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Terazosin?

Because no information is available on the use of terazosin during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Maternal / infant drug levels

Because no information is available on the use of terazosin during breastfeeding, an alternate drug may be preferred, especially while nursing a newborn or preterm infant.

Possible effects of Terazosin on milk supply

Relevant published information in nursing mothers was not found as of the revision date. However, the pharmacologically similar drug prazosin does not affect serum prolactin concentration in patients with hypertension.[1][2] The prolactin level in a mother with established lactation may not affect her ability to breastfeed.

Possible alternatives to Terazosin

None listed