To reduce potential adverse effects,patients taking a peripherally acting alpha1 antagonist should do all of the following EXCEPT:

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Patients taking a peripherally acting alpha1 antagonist should not skip doses without consulting their healthcare provider. Monitoring blood pressure is important, but skipping a dose based on the reading of the blood pressure is inappropriate. The other options (taking the dose at bedtime, sitting up slowly and dangling the feet before standing, and weighing daily and reporting weight gain greater than 2 pounds in one day) are appropriate measures to reduce potential adverse effects.

To Reduce Potential Adverse Effects,patients Taking a Peripherally Acting Alpha1