Treating fluid retention and high blood pressure. It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill) and is a combination of a potassium-sparing diuretic (amiloride) and a thiazide diuretic (hydrochlorothiazide). It works by making the kidneys eliminate sodium (salt) and water from the body, which helps to lower blood pressure. The Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide component helps minimize potassium loss.
Important safety information:
Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide may cause dizziness. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting; alcohol, hot weather, exercise, or fever may increase these effects. To prevent them, sit up or stand slowly, especially in the morning. Sit or lie down at the first sign of any of these effects.
Patients who take medicine for high blood pressure often feel tired or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your medicine even if you may not feel "normal." Tell your doctor if you develop any new symptoms.
Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide may cause you to become sunburned more easily. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Diabetes patients - Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.
Lab tests, including liver function, kidney function, lung function, blood pressure, and fasting blood glucose, may be performed while you use Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.
Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide should not be used in CHILDREN; safety and effectiveness in children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide while you are pregnant. It is not known if Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide is found in breast milk. Do not breast-feed while taking Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide.
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Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Changes in blood sugar; constipation; dizziness; fatigue; headache; inflammation of a salivary gland; loss of appetite; nausea; sensitivity to sunlight; stomach pain; weakness.
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; dry mouth; excessive thirst; impotence; leg or muscle cramps; mental confusion; rapid, weak, or irregular heartbeat; stomach pain; urination problems; vomiting; yellowing of skin or eyes.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Can Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
How should I take Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide?
Use Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
Take Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide by mouth with food.
Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide may increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. To keep this from disturbing your sleep, try to take your dose before 6 pm.
If you miss a dose of Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide.
Who should not take Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide?
Some medical conditions may interact with Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have cirrhosis or liver problems, diabetes, gout, kidney problems or kidney stones, asthma, heart problems, or systemic lupus erythematosus
if you have elevated blood acid, low folic acid levels, or electrolyte problems, or are dehydrated
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:
Potassium-sparing diuretics (eg, spironolactone), potassium supplements, or salt substitutes containing potassium because high blood potassium levels may occur and cause listlessness, confusion, abnormal skin sensations of the arms and legs, heaviness of limbs, slowed heart rate, irregular heart rhythm, or stopping of the heart
Cholestyramine or colestipol because they may decrease amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide's effectiveness
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (eg, indomethacin) because they may decrease amiloride/hydrochlorothiazide's effectiveness of Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide may be decreased and the risk of kidney problems may be increased
Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), certain chemotherapy medicines, corticosteroids (eg, prednisone), digoxin, dofetilide, ketanserin, narcotic pain medicines (eg, codeine), or medicines for high blood pressure because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide
Diazoxide, lithium, or nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockers (eg, pancuronium) because their actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors (eg, enalapril) because the risk of high blood potassium and kidney problems may be increased by Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide
Diabetes medicines (eg, glipizide) or insulin because their effectiveness may be decreased by Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide
This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
Can Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Amiloride/ hydrochlorothiazide be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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