Blood Pressure Medication Recalls: See Which Meds Were Recalled

The FDA has announced a nationwide recall of more than 580,000 bottles of blood pressure medication after tests found traces of a cancer-causing chemical in certain batches. The affected drug, Prazosin Hydrochloride, was distributed in 1 mg, 2 mg, and 5 mg capsule forms by Teva Pharmaceuticals and Amerisource Health Services.

Health experts are urging patients not to stop taking their medication abruptly, as uncontrolled blood pressure can be dangerous. Instead, consumers should check the lot number on their prescription bottles and contact their doctor or pharmacist if their medication appears on the recall list.

The FDA says the issue involves nitrosamine impurities, a class of compounds linked to an increased risk of cancer with long-term exposure. Here’s everything to know about the