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Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). This medicine is a diuretic (water pill).
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Hydrocot, Aquazide H, Microzide, Diuril, Naturetin-5, Enduron, Aquatensen, Renese, Aquacot |
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Thiazide Diuretics
Hydrocot, Aquazide H, Microzide, Diuril, Naturetin-5, Enduron, Aquatensen, Renese, Aquacot
Uses
Treats high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). This medicine is a diuretic (water pill).
Storage
- Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
- Do not freeze.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Tablet, Capsule, Liquid.
Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to use and how often.
- Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you.
- Do not use more medicine or use it more often than your doctor tells you to.
Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.
- You may need to eat foods that are high in potassium (such as oranges or bananas) to prevent potassium loss while you are using this medicine.
Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.
Shake the oral liquid well just before using.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in face or hands, swelling or tingling in the mouth or throat, tightness in chest, trouble breathing
Blood in urine or stools
Confusion, weakness, irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, numbness or tingling in hands, feet, or lips
Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting
Fever chills, cough, hoarseness
Problems urinating, pain in side or lower back
Skin rash or itching
Unusual bleeding or bruising
Yellow eyes or skin
Precautions
- You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to hydrochlorothiazide or sulfa drugs, or if you are unable to urinate.
Missed Dose
- If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, use it as soon as you can.
- If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to use the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, kidney disease, diabetes, gout, pancreatitis, or lupus.
This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy.
- Avoid driving, using machines, or doing anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.
- Use a sunscreen when you are outdoors.
- Avoid sunlamps and tanning beds.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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