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Started Taking Prazosin Instead Hytrin. Experiencing Pain In Kidney. Should I Be Worried?

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Posted on Wed, 17 Apr 2013
Question: My father in law started taking prazosin 2 days ago instead of hytrin. He is experiencing sharp pain around the kidney area should I be worried he is 102 years old
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Answered by Dr. G.Srinivasan (1 hour later)
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Welcome to the forum.
Both medicines belong to the alpha blocker category meant to improve urine flow in patients with enlarged prostate.
The pain seems unrelated, but if it persists, medical advice needs to be sought to look for a cause.
Best regards
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Started Taking Prazosin Instead Hytrin. Experiencing Pain In Kidney. Should I Be Worried?

Hi,

Welcome to the forum.
Both medicines belong to the alpha blocker category meant to improve urine flow in patients with enlarged prostate.
The pain seems unrelated, but if it persists, medical advice needs to be sought to look for a cause.
Best regards