Terazosin belongs to a group of medicines known as alpha-blockers. It works by blocking the action of certain nerve impulses. This blocking action is useful in two different medical conditions. It is used to help control the symptoms of prostate gland enlargement in men, and it is also prescribed to reduce high blood pressure in people with hypertension.
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