What To Know About The Prazosin Hydrochloride Recall

We've had our share of product recalls recently.

Everything from food to pet food to household items, and a lot more.

The recent recall is cause for concern as it's for a blood pressure medication that may contain

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FDA is recalling Prazosin Hydrochloride

This is a blood pressure medication that some may also use to treat PTSD.

These capsules from Teva Pharmaceuticals based in New Jersey.

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About half a million bottles are a part of this voluntary recall.

If you think you may be affected by this, call your doctor or pharmacy to double check.
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From the FDA, here's the info from each of the recalls for this medication.

Prazosin Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 1 mg, Rx only, Distributed by TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC., North Wales, PA 19454, a) 100 Capsules, NDC 0093-4067-01, b) 1000 Capsules, NDC 0093-4067-10

Prazosin Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 2 mg, Rx only, Distributed by TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC., North Wales, PA 19454, a) 100 Capsules, NDC 0093-4068-01, b) 1000 Capsules, NDC 0093-4068-10

Prazosin Hydrochloride, Capsules, USP, 5 mg, Rx only, Distributed by TEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA, INC., North Wales, PA 19454, a) 100 Capsules, NDC 0093-4069-01, b) 250 Capsules, NDC 0093-4069-52, c) 500 Capsules, NDC 0093-4069-05

Why the recall?

From the FDA:

CGMP Deviations-Test results for N-nitroso Prazosin impurity C that are above the Carcinogenic Potency Categorization Approach (CPCA) acceptable intake limit for the above specified lots.

This is a voluntary recall.

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