Apresazide

Apresazide USES: Hydralazine helps to widen arteries and veins so blood flows better. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a diuretic (water pill) that helps rid the body of excess fluid. This combination medication is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).

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Apresazide Uses Hydralazine helps to widen arteries and veins so blood flows better. Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a diuretic (water pill) that helps rid the body of excess fluid. This combination medication is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Notes It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly while taking this medication. Learn how to take your blood pressure and understand the readings. Discuss this with your doctor or pharmacist. Storage Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 to 30 degrees C) away from heat and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Photos How To Use Take this medication exactly as prescribed. Try to take it at the same time each day. Because this medication may increase urination especially during the first few days, try to avoid taking a dose just before bedtime. This may be taken with food if stomach upset occurs. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. Side Effects Headache, lightheadedness, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, fatigue or increased urination may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. Constipation, hoarseness, decreased sexual function, nasal congestion, tremors, depression and increased sensitivity to the sun may also occur. If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Also limit your intake of alcoholic beverages and avoid overheating which will aggravate these effects. Notify your doctor if you develop chest pain, a rapid pulse, difficulty breathing, skin rash, tingling of the hands or feet, muscle aches, fever, unusual tiredness, easy bruising or bleeding, swelling of the feet or ankles (edema) or jaundice while taking this medication. This medication may cause blood disorders. Periodic laboratory tests will be done while taking this medication to monitor for these effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Mention to your doctor if you have or had any of the following: Diabetes, gout, heart or blood vessel disease, stroke, kidney or liver disease, pancreatitis or lupus. Tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfa drugs. You may also be allergic to this medication. This medication may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Avoid the sun and wear sunscreen along with protective clothing. Be sure to tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breast-feeding before taking this medication. Missed Dose If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the 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 Tell your doctor of all the drugs you may use, (both prescription and nonprescription), especially if you use cholestyramine, colestipol, diazoxide, digoxin, lithium, propranolol, metoprolol, oxprenolol, decongestants or MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Share and Enjoy!

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