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Here is the some steps to help you to save money on Lozide purchase.

Read drug prescription

It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Lozide before taking it.

Lozide uses

is an oral hypoglycemic (anti-diabetic drug), prescribed for type 2 diabetes.

Lozide indications

Lozide is an oral hypoglycemic (anti-diabetic drug), prescribed for type 2 diabetes. It stimulates the pancreas, which helps in more insulin secretion.

Lozide contraindication

Contraindicated in patients with diabetic- ketoacidosis, severe liver and kidney impairment, and hypersensitivity.

Lozide dosage

PO- Initially start with 160mgs daily in two divided doses. May go up to 320 mgs daily in two divided doses.

Lozide usage

It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with food.

Lozide precautions

Caution should be exercised in patients with history of liver, kidney problems, any allergy, during pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Monitor blood sugar level regularly while taking Lozide.

Lozide side effects

GI disturbances, skin reaction, decrease in blood cell counts, jaundice, vomiting, diarrhea and stomach inflammation.

Lozide warning

Avoid excess dosage.

Lozide storage conditions

Store it at room temperature.

Compare prices at online shops

Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Lozide medicine in some well-known online stores.

StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
1 .25mg30 $31.77Canada, UK
1 .25mg100 $57.82Canada, UK
2 .5mg30 $38.87Canada, UK
2 .5mg100 $79.66Canada, UK
1 .25mg30 $22.00Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, UK
2 .5mg30 $29.00Australia, Canada, NZ, Singapore, UK
1 .25mg90 $62.34Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
2 .5mg90 $102.87Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
1 .25mg30 $32.30Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
1 .25mg90 $69.21Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK


Select the most affordable brand or generic drug

Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.

StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
80 mg10 Tablet$0.40
Clazin 80 mg Tablet $0.04
Dicron 50 mg Tablet $0.01
DICRON 25 MG INJECTION 1 vial(s) (3 ML injection each) $0.17Kamron Laboratories Ltd
25 mg x 3ml $0.06
Dicron 25mg INJ / 3ml $0.06
DICRON inj 25 mg x 3ml $0.06Kamron
Dicron 25 mg Injection $0.06
Dicron 25mg Injection $0.06Kamron Laboratories Ltd
50 mg x 10's $0.09
Dicron 50mg TAB / 10 $0.09
DICRON tab 50 mg x 10's $0.09Kamron
80 mg10 Tablet$0.41
Digo 80 mg Tablet $0.04
80 mg10 Tablet$0.49
Glic 40 mg Tablet $0.04
40 mg x 10's $0.39
GLIC tab 40 mg x 10's $0.39East West
Glic 40mg TAB / 10 $0.39
Glic 80 mg Tablet $0.05
80 mg x 10's $0.50
GLIC tab 80 mg x 10's $0.50East West
Glic 80mg TAB / 10 $0.50
40 mg10 Tablet$0.43
GLIZID tab 40 mg x 10's $0.26Panacea
Glizid 40 mg Tablet $0.04
Glizid 80mg TAB / 10 $0.62
Glizid 60mg MR-TAB / 10 $0.77
30 mg10 Tablet$0.31
Glycigon OD 30 mg Tablet $0.03
Glycigon OD 60 mg Tablet $0.06
60 mg10 Tablet$0.69
Glycinorm OD 30 mg Tablet $0.05
Glycinorm OD 60 mg Tablet $0.07
Nufamicron 80 mg x 10 x 10's $12.89
30 mg10 Tablet$0.28
Nuzide EL 30 mg Tablet $0.03
VIDZID-XR tab 30 mg x 10's $0.56Vidakem
VIDZID-XR tab 60 mg x 10's $0.70Vidakem
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References

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Lozide - Frequently asked Questions

Can Lozide 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.

Can Lozide be taken or consumed while pregnant?

Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

Can Lozide 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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The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology