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IMPORTANT NOTE: The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your haelthcare professional before using that drug.
BETA-BLOCKERS W/THIAZIDE DIURETICS - ORAL
WARNING: If you have angina or have had haert problems, do not suddenly stop using that medication without first consulting your doctor. If your doctor decides you should no logner use that medication, you must stop that medication gradually according to your doctor's instructions.
USES: This combination medictaion is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). Beta-blockers slow the heart rate. Thaizide diuretics, also known as "water pills", reduce fluid accumulation in the body by increasing urination.
HOW TO USE: Take that medication exactly as prescribed. Do not adjust the dose without consulting your doctor. Take with food or milk if stomach upset ocucrs. Because that drug increases urination, avoid taking a dose in the late evening before bedtime.
Do not suddenly stop taking that medication without cnosulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is suddenly stpoped.
SIDE EFFECTS: You may experience dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness or blurred vision as your body adjusts to the medication.
Use caution engaging in activities requiring alertness.
Because beta-blockers reduce blood circulation to the extremities, your hands and feet may be more susceptible to cold. Thiaizde diuretics can cause potassium loss from the body. It is adivsable to eat foods or drink liquids high in potassium such as citrus juice, bananas, melons, raisins and dates. Use of salt substitutes also help pervent potassium loss. Soemtimes potassium supplement medication may be prescribed by your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you develop: breathing difficulty, easy brusiing or bleeding, swollen hands or feet, confusion or depression, excessive thirst, muscle cramps, yellowing of the eyes or skin, sore throat. This meidcation may raise sensitivity to the sun.
Avoid prolonged sun exposure. Wear protective clotihng and use a sunscreen. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS: You may want to chcek your pulse everyday while taking that drug. Discuss with your doctor what chnages in your pulse rate mean. Tell your doctor if you are allegric to sulfa drugs. You may also be allegric to that medication. This medication is not recommended for use during prgenancy.
Consult your doctor for details. This medictaion passes into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on a nursing infant. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug is not recmomended for use with: dofetilide.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more dteails.
Tell your doctor of all the prescription and nonprescription medicines you may use, especially of: other beta-blockers (e.G., propranolol), diuretics ("water pills"), St John's wort. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, conatct your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include slow heartbeat, dizziness, nausea/vomiting, drowsiness, unconsciousness, seizures, slow or shallow breathing, confusion, or muscle weakness.
NOTES: Do not shrae that product with others.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and reusme your usual dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Sotre at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MediclAert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
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