Minipress is used to treat high blood pressure by dilating blood vessels, which helps lower blood pressure. It is an adjuvant treatment that is sometimes used with other medications to achieve better results in controlling blood pressure.
Minipress is also used as an adjuvant treatment in cases of benign prostatic hyperplasia. This medication helps relieve symptoms associated with prostate enlargement, such as difficulty urinating or frequent need to urinate, by relaxing the muscles of the bladder and prostate, facilitating urination and enhancing the level of comfort for patients. It can be useful in treating migraines, and it is believed that its effect on blood vessels may help reduce the severity and frequency of headache attacks.