Over 580,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to elevated levels of a potential carcinogenic impurity.
The affected medication, prazosin hydrochloride, is made by Teva Pharmaceuticals and was found to contain a byproduct of the manufacturing process that may cause cancer.
It’s essential to consult your physician before stopping a medication, even if you’re concerned that your bottles are affected.
The recall specifics, including lot numbers and expiration dates, can be found in the FDA's Enforcement Report.
Author's summary: FDA recalls blood pressure medication due to carcinogenic impurity.