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, is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and was found to have elevated levels of a byproduct of the manufacturing process.
The recall specifics, including lot numbers and expiration dates, can be found in the FDA's Enforcement Report.
Consult your physician before stopping a medication, even if you're concerned that your bottles are affected.
Affected bottles can be identified by lot number and expiration date.
Author's summary: FDA recalls blood pressure medication.