Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility while taking doxazosin

Doxazosin and pregnancy

Doxazosin is not recommended in pregnancy because there is little information on whether it may affect the developing baby.

If you have high blood pressure your doctor will be able to suggest a different medicine that can be used in pregnancy.

If you're trying to get pregnant or already are pregnant, talk to your doctor about the benefits and possible harms of taking doxazosin.

Doxazosin and breastfeeding

If your doctor or health visitor says your baby is healthy, it's OK to take doxazosin while you're breastfeeding, but talk to your doctor or pharmacist first. They may recommend a different medicine for your blood pressure that we know a bit more about.

Doxazosin passes into breast milk in tiny amounts and it is unlikely to cause any side effects in your baby.

If you notice that your baby is not feeding as well as usual, seems unusually sleepy, looks much paler than usual, or if you have any other concerns about your baby, then talk to your health visitor, midwife, pharmacist or doctor as soon as possible.

Doxazosin and fertility

There's no evidence to suggest that taking doxazosin reduces fertility in either men or women.

But speak to a pharmacist or your doctor before taking it if you're trying to get pregnant.