Drug Description:

This medicine decreases excess water in the body and increases urine flow and is also used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This medicine may be used in combination with other high blood pressure medications.Store between 59 to 86 degrees F. Protect from light.How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount andperor frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. This medicine increases urination; therefore to avoid disruption of sleep at night, take early in the day usually as a single dose. This medicine may cause stomach upset. This medication may be taken with food or milk. This medicine may cause loss of potassium. If signs of potassium loss occur (weakness, cramps, nausea, dizziness, etc), contact your doctor. Ask about foods high in potassium. Diabetic patients may experience loss of glucose control. Closely watch blood sugar levels. Dizziness or lightheadedness may occur if you stand up too fast from lying or sitting while taking this medicine. Get up slowly, and call your health care provider. Sensitivity to sunlight may occur while taking this medicine. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing until tolerance is determined. Lab tests may be required while taking this medicine. Be sure to keep appointments. Do not stop taking this medicine without checking with your doctor. Patients with previous medical conditions should talk with their health care provider before taking this medicine. Do not take more medicine than is prescribed unless advised to do so by your doctor or health care provider. Do not take any other over-the-counter or prescription medications without talking with your doctor. 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 doctor. If more than one dose is missed, contact your doctor or pharmacist.Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you have urination problems you have a liver coma or precomaBefore using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical conditionDo not interchange this medicine with other medications that have the same main ingredient.Most severe:  Severe allergic reaction; gout attacks; chest painperdiscomfort; fainting; yellowing of the skin or eyes; blurred visionMost common: Anemia, bloating of the abdomen, blisters in the mouth and eyes, blood clots, blurred vision, chest pain, chills, constipation, depression, diarrhea, dizziness on standing up, dizziness or light-headedness, drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive bleeding, fainting, fatigue, gout, headache, hepatitis, high blood sugar, hives, impotence, inflammation of the skin, inflammation of the pancreas, joint pain, loss of appetite, low potassium levels (leading to dry mouth, excessive thirst, weak or irregular heartbeat, or muscle pain or cramps), muscle spasms or cramps, nausea, rapid, pounding heartbeat, rash, reddish or purplish spots on the skin, restlessness, sensitivity to light, severe skin peeling, sugar in the urine, tingling or pins and needles, upset stomach, vertigo, vomiting, weakness, yellow eyes and skinOther: None

Indication:

This medicine decreases excess water in the body and increases urine flow and is also used for the treatment of high blood pressure. This medicine may be used in combination with other high blood pressure medications.

Storage:

Store between 59 to 86 degrees F. Protect from light.

General:

If you have any questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider. This medicine is 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 doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

Precautions:

Before using this medicine, tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine if you have any other medical condition

Warnings:

Do not interchange this medicine with other medications that have the same main ingredient.

Patient Family Info:

How much medicine you take and how often you take it depends on many factors, including the condition being treated and the age and weight of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount andperor frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with your health care provider. This medicine increases urination; therefore to avoid disruption of sleep at night, take early in the day usually as a single dose. This medicine may cause stomach upset. This medication may be taken with food or milk. This medicine may cause loss of potassium. If signs of potassium loss occur (weakness, cramps, nausea, dizziness, etc), contact your doctor. Ask about foods high in potassium. Diabetic patients may experience loss of glucose control. Closely watch blood sugar levels. Dizziness or lightheadedness may occur if you stand up too fast from lying or sitting while taking this medicine. Get up slowly, and call your health care provider. Sensitivity to sunlight may occur while taking this medicine.

Contra Indication:

Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine you have urination problems you have a liver coma or precoma

Severe Side Effects:

Most severe:  Severe allergic reaction; gout attacks; chest painperdiscomfort; fainting; yellowing of the skin or eyes; blurred vision

Common Side Effects:

Most common: Anemia, bloating of the abdomen, blisters in the mouth and eyes, blood clots, blurred vision, chest pain, chills, constipation, depression, diarrhea, dizziness on standing up, dizziness or light-headedness, drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive bleeding, fainting, fatigue, gout, headache, hepatitis, high blood sugar, hives, impotence, inflammation of the skin, inflammation of the pancreas, joint pain, loss of appetite, low potassium levels (leading to dry mouth, excessive thirst, weak or irregular heartbeat, or muscle pain or cramps), muscle spasms or cramps, nausea, rapid, pounding heartbeat, rash, reddish or purplish spots on the skin, restlessness, sensitivity to light, severe skin peeling, sugar in the urine, tingling or pins and needles, upset stomach, vertigo, vomiting, weakness, yellow eyes and skin

Other Side Effects:

None