Potential Carcinogen Prompts Recall Of Nearly 600,000 Bottles Of Blood Pressure Medication

Potential Carcinogen Prompts Recall Of Nearly 600,000 Bottles Of Blood Pressure Medication * 100PercentFedUp.com * by Danielle

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said drugmakers have recalled over 580,000 bottles of a…

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By Danielle

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said drugmakers have recalled over 580,000 bottles of a blood pressure medication due to concerns it may include a potential carcinogen.

According to CBS News, the agency said that “New Jersey-based drugmaker Teva Pharmaceuticals USA and drug distributor Amerisource Health Services issued voluntary nationwide recalls earlier this month of over half a million bottles of various strengths of prazosine capsules.”

The FDA says more than 580,000 bottles of a blood pressure medication have been recalled over concerns that it may contain a cancer-causing chemical. https://t.co/bDF57lel3N

— CBS News (@CBSNews) October 31, 2025

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The capsule drug, known as prazosin hydrochloride, comes in 1 mg, 2 mg and 5 mg doses. It helps relax blood vessels to facilitate blood flow and is sometimes prescribed for nightmares and other sleep disturbances caused by post-traumatic stress disorder…