Maxzide-25mg

Maxzide-25mg Hctz W/triamterene-Tab Maxzide-25mg 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).

ALTERNATE NAMES Triamterene W/hctz, Triamterene-Hctz

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maxzide-25mg Triamterene W/hctz, Triamterene-Hctz Uses Maxzide-25mg 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). Storage Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include flushed face, nausea, vomiting, and weakness. Photos How To Use Take with food or milk to minimize stomach upset. Take Maxzide-25mg exactly as prescribed. Do not skip doses or increase the dose without your doctor s approval. Because Maxzide-25mg may increase urination, avoid taking a dose late in the day. Side Effects Maxzide-25mg may cause dizziness or blurred vision. Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness. Because Maxzide-25mg 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. Also avoid drinking alcohol which will aggravate these effects. Maxzide-25mg may cause nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, headache, dizziness and drowsiness the first few days as your body adjusts to the medication. Maxzide-25mg increases sensitivity to the sun. Inform your doctor if you develop: muscle cramps, irregular heartbeat, tingling of the hands and feet, easy bleeding or bruising, breathing difficulties, difficulty urinating. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: diabetes, liver or kidney problems, allergies (especially allergies to sulfa drugs). Thiazides can make you more prone to sunburn. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing if Maxzide-25mg makes you sun-sensitive. The use of alcohol can increase dizziness or lightheadedness. Ask your doctor about its use. Maxzide-25mg should be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Thiazide diuretics appear in 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 Maxzide-25mg is not recommended for use with: dofetilide. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: lithium, ACE inhibitors (e.g., captopril), indomethacin or other NSAIDs. If your medicine contains a thiazide and you take colestipol or cholestyramine, take the diuretic 1 hour before or 4 hours after the cholesterol-lowering medicine because of decreased absorption. If you are using Maxzide-25mg for high blood pressure, avoid drugs that increase your heart rate or make you excited like decongestants because it may counteract the blood pressure effect. Decongestants are commonly found in over the counter cough and cold products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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