FDA Recalls Blood Pressure Pills

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recalled the generic blood pressure drug prazosin because it contains higher than acceptable levels of nitrosamines, which are cancer-causing chemicals. If you were injured by prazosin, you may have a claim. You should call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability attorneys of Moll Law Group. Billions have been recovered in lawsuits around the nation with which we’ve been involved.

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Prazosin is a generic version of a drug that has been available for over 25 years. Teva announced the recall on Oct. 7, 2025. It impacts over 580,000 prazosin capsules. The drug is prescribed to about 510,000 patients every year for high blood pressure, but also for PTSD.

Nitrosamines are the byproducts of common chemical reactions. They can be produced in connection with industrial processes or in food that contains nitrite preservatives such as bacon. Generally, exposure to a small amount of nitrosamines is not considered hazardous, but there have been studies showing that some nitrosamines are carcinogenic, or cancer-causing, when consumed in large quantities over longer time periods.

An initial industry guidance was published by the FDA in 2021 and updated in 2024. New testing requirements resulted in pharmaceutical companies finding nitrosamine contamination in a range of common drugs including not only blood pressure drugs but also drugs meant to address diabetes and heartburn.

If you were injured by Teva Pharmaceuticals’ prazosin, you may have grounds to file a claim. While there are other generic versions, the only one known to be contaminated is the one made by Teva. You can identify it if the bottle says MFG Teva or MFR Teva. Similarly, the prescription label may say 0093.

The recall is a Class II recall, which means that it can cause temporary or reversible negative health impacts. Your doctor may be able to prescribe a different treatment, and so if you believe your drug is affected you should consult with your doctor to determine that.

If you were harmed by prazosin, you may be able to recover damages by filing a product liability lawsuit. These are lawsuits that are brought when a drug is defective in terms of its design, manufacturing, or marketing. Design defects are flaws in the formulation of the drug. For example, if the chemical reaction that produces nitrosamines is intentional and applies to every unit of the drug, this might be a design defect. Manufacturing defects are flaws that occur in a single batch of the pills; they are flaws in how the prescription drug is made. Design defects are flaws in the materials that accompany the product; often they involve failures to warn of known dangers.

When our lawyers are able to establish a defect and a theory of liability, we may be able to recover economic and noneconomic damages on your behalf. These can include medical bills, wage loss, replacement services, and pain and suffering.

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If you or a loved one was harmed by Prazosin, contact the tenacious Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group to figure out whether you have a viable basis to sue for damages. Complete our online form or call us at 312.462.1700.