What is Moduretic/Amiloride/Hctz used for?

This combination medicine is used to treat adult patients with high blood pressure or with congestive heart failure when normal blood potassium levels need to be maintained, and to prevent potassium loss. It may also be used with other medications.

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is only to be used by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not give it to others. This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medicine. If you have any questions about your medicine, ask your health care provider, pharmacist, or health care provider.

How should Moduretic/Amiloride/Hctz be stored?

Store between 59 and 86 degrees F in a tightly closed container. Protect from light, moisture, and freezing.

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When should Moduretic/Amiloride/Hctz not be taken?

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine or to similar medicines (eg, sulfonamides) you have high serum potassium levels you are taking other medicines to treat potassium loss you are taking salt substitutes that contain potassium you are unable to urinate or have kidney disease

What precautions should I follow when taking Moduretic/Amiloride/Hctz?

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding if you are taking any other prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplements if you are diabetic or have heart disease if you have any other medical condition

What special warning(s) should I be aware of when taking Moduretic/Amiloride/Hctz?

Use this medicine with caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, gout, or collagen vascular disease (lupus erythematosus). Continous monitoring of your kidney functions is necessary while using this medicine.

What are the side effects of Moduretic/Amiloride/Hctz?

Most severe:  Severe allergic reaction (rash; hives; tightness in the chest; difficulty breathing; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, and tongue); abnormal heart rhythm.

Most common:  Headache; weakness; tiredness; nausea; loss of appetite; diarrhea; gas; stomach pain; leg ache; dizziness; rash; itching.

Other:  Gout (joint pain and inflammation).

How should I take Moduretic/Amiloride/Hctz?

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated, your age, and weight. If you have any questions about the amount and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. Take this medicine with food. This medication increases urination. Take it early in the day. This medication may cause gout attacks. Contact your health care provider if sudden joint pain occurs. Contact your health care provider if any of the following occur: Restlessness; fast heartbeat; changes in heart rhythms; dry mouth; thirst; lack of energy; drowsiness; confusion; seizures; muscle pain or cramps; infrequent urination; nausea; vomiting. This medicine may cause dizziness. Use caution while driving or performing other tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical dexterity. Lab tests will be required to monitor therapy. Be sure to keep appointments. Diabetic patients - Your health care provider may need to adjust your dose of insulin while you are taking this medicine. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medicines without talking with your health care provider. This includes any herbal preparations or dietary supplements. Do not change the dose or stop taking this medicine unless advised to do so by your health care provider. Patients with other medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. 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 several doses are missed, contact your health care provider or pharmacist.