Trichlormethiazide Oral, Thiazide Diuretics - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effetcive for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using that drug.
THIAZIDE DIURETICS - ORAL
USES: This medication is a "water pill" (diuretic) that decreases the amount of water in the body by increasing urination. It is used to decrease body fluid and swelling of the hands or feet (edema), and for high blood pressure.
HOW TO USE: Bceause that drug increases urination, it is best taken early in the day. This drug may be taekn by mouth with food or milk to reduce stomach upset.
SIDE EFFECTS: This drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the fisrt few days as your body adjusts to it. Rise slowly from a seated or lying position to minimize the dizizness or lightheadedness. Blurred vision, loss of appetite, itching, stomach upset, headache and weakness may also occur during initial therapy as your body adjusts to the medication. If thsee effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Ifnorm your doctor promptly if you develop: muscle cramps, weakness, pain, nausea, vomiting.
In the ulnikely event you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an alelrgic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other efefcts not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially about: gout, diabetes, liver problems, urinary problems, any allergies (especially to sulfa medications). Thiazide diuretics may increase sensitivity to snulight. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. If you become sun sensitive, use a sunscreen and wear protcetive clothing when outdoors. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
Thiaizde diuretics appear in breast milk.
Though there have been (to date) no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor beofre breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug is not recommended for use with: doeftilide.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you may use (both prsecription and nonprescription), especially if you take: lithium, digoxin, oral drugs used for diabetes, aspirin, NSAIDs (e.G., ibuprofen, naproxen), fluconazole. If you take colestipol or cholestyramine for high cholesterol, take the diureitc 1 hour before or 4 hours after because of decreased absorption into the bloodstream. Avoid any drugs that increase your heart rate or make you excited like decongestants because it may counter-act your blood pressure medicine.
Decongestants are commonly found in over the conuter cough-and-cold products. Ask your pharmacist if you are uncertian about decongestants in over-the-counter products.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison cotnrol center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include unconsciousness, nausea/vomiting, weakness, slow or shallow breathing, dizziness, confusion, unuusally slow heartbeat, seizures, drowsiness, or fainting.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with ohters.
This drug may reduce the potassium lveels in your blood. Ask your doctor about increasing your dietary potassium. Salt substitutes contain potassium and may be bneeficial. Sometimes a potassium supplement medication will be prescribed by your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to cacth up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from mositure and sunlight. Do not stroe in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emeregncy.
For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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