Ziac Side Effects

• diarrhea
• constipation
• upset stomach
• dizziness
• spinning sensation
• cough
• runny nose
• ringing in your ears
• blurred vision

Warnings & Recalls for Ziac

• Patients with a history of bronchospastic disease, renal disease, hepatic disease, cardiac failure, or peripheral vascular disease should exhibit extreme caution when taking Ziac, as beta-blocking medications run the risk of causing serious complications.
• Do not stop taking Ziac suddenly, as this can result in a serious heart problem, as well as symptoms of withdrawal.
• Diabetic patients will need to receive regular tests, as Ziac can make it difficult to monitor your blood sugar.
• Ziac can cause interfere with a patient's fluid and electrolyte balance, resulting in dryness of mouth, weakness, thirst, lethargy, and vomiting or nausea.
• Ziac should be used only when necessary in those who are pregnant, as it is unknown whether this medication can harm an unborn baby. Ziac should not be used by those who are breastfeeding, as this medication can be passed through the breast milk.

Ziac Treatment and Use

Ziac | hydrochlorothiazide and bisoprolol is a combination medication containing both a diuretic and a beta-blocker. Ziac is manufactured by Duramed as an oral tablet which is taken once daily. The medications contained in Ziac work to prevent the absorption of salt by the body, and to inhibit the effects of chemicals, such as epinephrine, on the heart and blood vessels.

Ziac | hydrochlorothiazide and bisoprolol has been approved for the treatment of hypertension, and is used to:

• Rid the body of excess salt
• Relax the blood vessels to allow easier circulation

Ziac is often used when only one medication is not effective in managing these conditions. Ziac can also reduce the amount of side effects, as well as the quantity of medication you must take.

Other Names for Ziac

• Ziac

• Hydrochlorothiazide and bisoprolol

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