Hydralazine is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of severe essential hypertension, chronic high blood pressure, hypertensive crisis, and congestive heart failure. It may be used alone or with other medications.

While on Hydralazine, follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Please do not take more or less of it or more often than prescribed by your doctor. It usually comes as a tablet to take by mouth. Usually, Hydralazine is taken two to four a day. Take Hydralazine at around the same times every day.

Hydralazine controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. Continue to take Hydralazine even if you feel well. Do not stop taking Hydralazine without talking to your doctor.

Hydralazine may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. If you are allergic to it; or have any other allergies. Before taking hydralazine, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: heart problems (such as coronary artery disease, recent heart attack, rheumatic heart disease of the mitral valve), blood vessel problems, previous stroke, and kidney problems.

The most common side effects of Hydralazine may include the following:

• chest pain,
• fast heart rate,
• headache,
• vomiting,
• diarrhea, and
• loss of appetite.

These are not all the possible side effects of Hydralazine. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What is Hydralazine?

Hydralazine is used to treat high blood pressure. It works by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body.

Can you drink alcohol while taking Hydralazine?

Hydralazine may make you drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how Hydralazine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of Hydralazine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

What are Hydralazine side effects?

Headache, pounding/fast heartbeat, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or dizziness may occur as your body adjusts to the medication.