Amiloride-Hydrochlorothiazide

Dosage Form: Tablet

Administration Route: By mouth

Drug Class: Diuretic, Potassium Sparing/Thiazide Combination

Generic Available: Yes

Strength: 5-50 MG

Warnings: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease (including cirrhosis), heart disease, diabetes, gout, or lupus. This medicine may cause the following problems:New or worsening lupusNew or worsening goutIncreased risk of skin cancer This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much and cause you to feel dizzy or lightheaded. Sit or lie down if you feel dizzy. Stand up carefully. Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep it in the normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life. This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments. Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone. Unusual bleeding or bruising

Food Warnings: Do not use this medicine if you are also using potassium supplements or salt substitutes, or you are taking another diuretic, including spironolactone or triamterene., Some medicines and foods can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: Cholestyramine, colestipol, cyclosporine, digoxin, dofetilide, lithium, norepinephrine, tacrolimusBlood pressure medicine (including ACE inhibitors, ARBs)Insulin or oral diabetes medicineMuscle relaxantNSAIDs (including indomethacin)Steroid medicine, Alcohol, narcotic pain relievers, or sleeping pills may cause you to feel more lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when used with this medicine. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol or use pain relievers or sleeping pills., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine., If you stop using this medicine, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor., Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.