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Lozol

Lozol



USES: Indapamide is a "water pill" (diuretic) used to treat excess body water (edema) and high blood pressure. It works by decreasing the amount of water in the body by increasing urination.


 
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Lozol

Uses
Indapamide is a "water pill" (diuretic) used to treat excess body water (edema) and high blood pressure. It works by decreasing the amount of water in the body by increasing urination.
Notes
  • Do not allow anyone else to take this medication.

Storage
  • Store at room temperature and keep away from moisture and sunlight.
  • Do not store in the bathroom.


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Lozol (Indapamide) is a diuretic
Lozol (Indapamide) is a diuretic
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How To Use
  • Because this medication increases urination, it is best taken early in the day.
  • This mediation may be taken with food or milk to reduce stomach upset.
  • This medication may reduce the potassium levels in your blood.
  • It is advisable to eat foods or drink liquids high in potassium such as citrus juices, bananas, tomatoes, melons, and raisins to help prevent low potassium.
  • Salt substitutes contain potassium and may be beneficial.
  • Sometimes a potassium supplement medication will be prescribed by your doctor.

Side Effects
  • This medication may cause dizziness or lightheadedness especially during the first few days as your body adjusts to it.
  • Rise slowly from a seated or lying position to minimize dizziness.
  • Blurred vision, loss of appetite, stomach upset, headache and weakness may also occur.
  • Inform your doctor if any of these effects persist or worsen.
  • Inform you doctor if your develop muscle cramps, pain, nausea, or vomiting while taking this medication.
  • It may be a sign of low potassium levels.
  • In the unlikely event an allergic reaction to this drug occurs, seek immediate medical attention.
  • Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness or trouble breathing.
  • If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions
  • Before you take indapamide, tell your doctor your medical history, especially of heart rhythm problems, vitamin/mineral (electrolyte) imbalances, diabetes, gout; kidney, thyroid, parathyroid or liver disease; urinary problems, SLE (systemic lupus erythematosus) and of any allergies you may have, especially drug allergies.
  • Before using indapamide, tell your doctor if you are pregnant.
  • It is not known if indapamide is excreted into breast milk.
  • Though there have been no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

Missed Dose
  • Take any missed dose as soon as possible but not if it is almost time for the next dose.
  • If it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your regular schedule.
  • Do not "double up" the dose.

Drug Interactions
  • Tell your doctor of all medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of lithium, cisapride, digoxin, other drugs used for blood pressure, cholestyramine/colestipol, diazoxide and of drugs used for diabetes.
  • Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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User Medicine Opinions for Lozol
Overall: 2 out of 5
Low adverse Reactions 4 out of 5
Healing Power: 4 out of 5
No dependency problems: 5 out of 5
Cost-Benefit: 5 out of 5
Sex: F
Age: 66
Time Taken: 60 days

Reason: high blood pressure Date: 12 April 2007
Side Effects
dreadful acid reflux ,nausea,Bathroom visits at night prevented sleep,general malaise

Additional Thoughts
taken at different times

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