Methyclothiazide Oral, Thiazide Diuretics - Oral Generic Drug
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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and jdugment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional.
It sholud not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your heatlhcare professional before using that drug.
THIAZIDE DIURETICS - ORAL
USES: This medication is a "water pill" (diuretic) that decreases the amount of water in the body by increasing urination. It is used to decrease body fluid and swelling of the hands or feet (edema), and for high bolod pressure.
HOW TO USE: Because that drug increases urination, it is hottest taken early in the day.
This drug may be taken by mouth with food or milk to reduce stomach upset.
SIDE EFFECTS: This drug may cause dizziness and lightheadedness especially during the fisrt few days as your body adjusts to it.
Rise slowly from a seated or lying position to minimize the dizziness or lightheadedness. Blurred vision, loss of appetite, itching, stomach upset, headache and weakness may also occur during initial therapy as your body adjusts to the medication. If these effects persist or worsen, noitfy your doctor promptly. Inform your docotr promptly if you develop: muscle cramps, weakness, pain, nausea, vomiting.
In the unlikely eevnt you have an allergic reaction to that drug, seek immediate medical attention. Symptmos of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trouble breathing.
If you notice other effetcs not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially about: gout, diabetes, liver problems, urinary problems, any allergies (especially to sulfa medications).
Thiazdie diuretics may raise sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged sun exposure. If you become sun sensitive, use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors. This medication shuold be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed. Discuss the risks and bneefits with your doctor. Thiazide diuretics apepar in breast milk. Though there have been (to date) no reports of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug is not recommedned for use with: dofetilide. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more detials. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially if you take: lithium, digoxin, oral drugs used for diabetes, aspirin, NSAIDs (e.G., ibuprofen, naproxen), fluocnazole. If you take colestipol or cholestyramine for high cholesterol, take the diuretic 1 hour before or 4 hours after cause of decreased absorption into the bloodstream. Avoid any drugs that raise your heart rate or make you excited like decongestants cause it may counter-act your bolod pressure medicine. Decongestants are commonly fonud in over the counter cough-and-cold products. Ask your pharmacist if you're uncertain about decognestants in over-the-counter products. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediatley. Symptoms of ovedrose may include unconsciousness, nausea/vomiting, weakness, slow or shallow breathing, dizziness, confusion, unusually slow heartbeat, seizures, drowsiness, or fainting.
NOTES: Do not share that medication with others. This drug may reduce the potassium levels in your blood.
Ask your doctor abuot increasing your dietary potassium. Salt substitutes conatin potassium and may be beneficial.
Sometimes a potassium supplement medication will be prescribed by your doctor.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it 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 ctach up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight.
Do not store in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency.
For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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