Recall of Blood Pressure Medication
Over 580,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to the presence of a potential carcinogenic impurity.
The affected medication, prazosin hydrochloride, was manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals in New Jersey. The recall includes bottles of 1mg, 2mg, and 5mg capsules.
The FDA has published a report outlining the affected lots, which can be identified by lot number and expiration date.
It's essential to consult your physician before stopping a medication, even if you're concerned that your bottles are affected.
- 1mg capsules
- 2mg capsules
- 5mg capsules
Affected bottles can be identified by checking the lot number and expiration date as outlined in the FDA report.
Author's summary: Medication recall due to carcinogenic impurity.