Types of alpha blockers

Alpha blockers may be short acting or long acting.

• Short-acting medicines work quickly. But their effects last only a few hours.
• Long-acting medicines take longer to work. But their effects last longer.

The alpha blocker that's best for you depends on your health and the condition being treated.

Examples of alpha blockers used to treat high blood pressure include:

• Doxazosin (Cardura).
• Prazosin (Minipress).
• Terazosin (Tezruly).