Aldactazide

Aldactazide USES: This drug is a diuretic or "water pill". It reduces the amount of water and sodium retained by the body. It is used to lower blood pressure and to treat edema (fluid retention).

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Aldactazide Uses This drug is a diuretic or "water pill". It reduces the amount of water and sodium retained by the body. It is used to lower blood pressure and to treat edema (fluid retention). Notes Unlike other diuretics, spironolactone does not cause potassium loss. Do not take potassium supplements while taking this medication unless prescribed by your doctor. Storage Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Photos Aldactazide Aldactazide oral anabolic steroids as seen How To Use Take this exactly as prescribed. Do not skip doses or increase the dose without your doctor's approval. Take with food or milk to minimize stomach upset. Because this drug may increase urination, avoid taking a dose late in the day. Side Effects This drug may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness. Watch for signs of dehydration such as dry mouth or thirst. You may experience nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, fatigue, sleeplessness, or nasal congestion the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop a skin rash, yellowing of the skin, deepening of the voice, sore throat, weakness, irregular pulse, change in amount of urine, or persistant cough. Because this drug changes your fluid balance, you may feel dizzy if you change from a lying to a standing position too rapidly. Avoid this by sitting up a few minutes before rising. Thiazide-containing diuretics increase sensitivity to sunlight. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your complete medical history especially if you have gout, diabetes or liver problems. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfa drugs. You may also be allergic to this medication. Thiazides can make you more prone to sunburn. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing. Alcohol may further lower your blood pressure. Ask your doctor about its use. This medication should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take 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 catch up. Drug Interactions Inform your doctor about all the medicines you use (both prescription and nonprescription) especially if you take lithium, digoxin (Lanoxin), anti-inflammatory drugs like Motrin or ACE inhibitors (Capoten-like drugs), as your dose may need to be adjusted. If you take colestipol or cholestyramine, take the diuretic 1 hour before or 4 hours after the cholesterol lowering medicine because of decreased absorption. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 51 Time Taken: 8 years Reason: Severe hypertension BP 200/140 Date: 3 March 2003 Side Effects Not only the only effective drug, but also minimun side effects! No sexual side effects. Additional Thoughts I could write a book on the Doctors I've gone through and the combinations of drugs I have taken to solve my blood pressure problem. Try aldactazide, you'll like it! And cheap too. Overall: Low adverse Reactions Healing Power: No dependency problems: Cost-Benefit: Sex: M Age: 77 Time Taken: 8 years Reason: high blood pressure Date: 9 April 2005 Side Effects None observed. No apparent increase in urination. Additional Thoughts Works best as an additional med for hypertension but for me, not alone,

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