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Aquatensen (methyclothiazide) is used to treat high blood pressure

Do not take Aquatensen (methyclothiazide) if you are allergic to Aquatensen (methyclothiazide) or to any ingredient present in Aquatensen (methyclothiazide).

Before using Aquatensen (methyclothiazide), tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you are taking any herbal products, if you are taking blood thinners if you have stomach problems if you have peptic ulcers if you have any other medical condition like liver or kidney function impairment, heart ot lung problem

Aquatensen (methyclothiazide) may cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight than it is normally. Exposure to sunlight, even for brief periods of time, may cause a skin rash, itching, redness or other discoloration of the skin, or a severe sunburn. When you begin taking Aquatensen (methyclothiazide): Stay out of direct sunlight, especially between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., if possible. Wear protective clothing, including a hat. Also, wear sunglasses. Apply a sun block product that has a skin protection factor (SPF) of at least 15. Some patients may require a product with a higher SPF number, especially if they have a fair complexion. If you have any questions about this, check with your health care professional. Apply a sun block lipstick that has an SPF of at least 15 to protect your lips. Do not use a sunlamp or tanning bed or booth.

Other: Dryness of mouth; increased thirst; irregular heartbeat; mood or mental changes; muscle cramps or pain; nausea or vomiting; unusual tiredness or weakness; weak pulse, confusion; convulsions; decreased mental activity; irritability; muscle cramps; unusual tiredness or weakness

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depend on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of Aquatensen (methyclothiazide) you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Do not stop taking Aquatensen (methyclothiazide) without checking with your health care provider. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking Aquatensen (methyclothiazide). Do not take more medicine than prescribed unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your health care provider. If a dose is missed, take it as soon as possible. If several hours have passed or if it is nearing time for the next dose, do not double the dose to catch up, unless advised by your health care provider. If more than one dose is missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist. Aquatensen (methyclothiazide) may cause a loss of potassium from your body. To help prevent this, your doctor may want you to: eat or drink foods that have a high potassium content (for example, orange or other citrus fruit juices), or take a potassium supplement, or take another medicine to help prevent the loss of the potassium in the first place. Aquatensen (methyclothiazide) may raise blood sugar levels. While you are using Aquatensen (methyclothiazide), be especially careful in testing for sugar in your blood or urine. Remember that Aquatensen (methyclothiazide) will not cure your high blood pressure but it does help control it. Therefore, you must continue to take it as directed if you expect to lower your blood pressure and keep it down. You may have to take high blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life . If high blood pressure is not treated, it can cause serious problems such as heart failure, blood vessel disease, stroke, or kidney disease.

Store Aquatensen (methyclothiazide) in a dry place at room temperature between 59° - 86°F. Keep out of reach of children and pets