Dyazide Side Effects
Dyazide | hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene has been shown to cause common side effects, such as:
- nausea
- vomiting
- dizziness
- headache
- gas
- stomach pain
- skin rash
Dyazide may also cause more serious side effects, such as:
- numbness
- tingling
- muscle pain or weakness
- slow, fast, irregular heartbeat
- drowsiness
- restlessness
- light-headedness
- urinating less than usual or not at all
- shallow breathing
- tremor
- confusion
- stomach pain
- low fever
- loss of appetite
- dark urine
- clay-colored stools
- jaundice
If you experience any serious side effects, immediately discontinue use of this medication and alert your doctor.
Warnings & Recalls for Dyazide
Dyazide has been shown to elevate potassium levels, particularly in patients who are diabetic, elderly, or suffer from a serious illness or kiney disease. Potassium levels should be monitored regularly, as untreated high potassium levels can be fatal.While taking Dyazide, patients should avoid unprotected exposure to sunlight and UV rays, high-sodium diets, becoming dehydrated or overheated, or drinking alcohol.Patients who suffer from the following conditions should
not use this medication:
- kidney disease
- urination problems
- high levels of potassium in their blood
If you suffer from any of the following conditions, consult your doctor before taking Dyazide:
- heart disease
- liver disease
- diabetes
- breathing disorders
- gout
- lupus
- pancreas disorders
Dyazide Treatment and Use
Dyazide | hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene is a diuretic medication manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline as a capsule. Dyazide prevents water retention, and signals the kidneys to flush excess water and sodium from the body through urine. This helps patients maintain a healthy potassium balance, and prevents the body from absorbing too much sodium.
Dyazide | hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene has been indicated for treatment of the following:
- High blood pressure or edema in patients who develop potassium deficiency from using only hydrochlorothiazide.
- Patients who need a thiazide diuretic, and who cannot be at-risk for the development of potassium deficiency.
- Alone or in addition to other antihypersensitive medications(such as beta-blockers)
Dyazide should not be used for the initial treatment of high blood pressure or edema in patients who cannot be at-risk for potassium deficiency.
Dyazide Dosage
The typical dosage of Dyazide is one to two capsules given once, daily. Each capsule contains 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide and 37.5 mg triamterene.
Other Names for Dyazide
Brand Name:
Generic:
- Hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene
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Author:
Lainee Hooks
Posted on Jun 11, 2012
