Over 580,000 Blood Pressure Medication Bottles Recalled, FDA Reports

Recall of Blood Pressure Medication

Over 580,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled by the FDA due to elevated levels of a potential carcinogenic impurity.

The affected medication is prazosin hydrochloride, manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals, and includes 1 mg, 2 mg, and 5 mg capsules.

No one wants to trade high blood pressure for a potentially cancer-causing chemical

Lot numbers and expiration dates of the recalled bottles are outlined in the FDA report.
Patients are advised to consult their physician before stopping the medication, even if their bottles are affected.

Author's summary: FDA recalls blood pressure medication due to carcinogenic impurity.

Prevention — 2025-10-31