http://genericdrugshome.info Telmisartan And Hydrochlorothiazide Oral, Angiotensin Blockers W/hydrochlorothiazide - Oral Generic Drug Feed Mon, 21 May 2012 03:35:57 CDT en http://telmisartan-hydrochlorothiazide-oral.11418.genericdrugshome.info/ the following information is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or otehr healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your heatlhcare professional before using that drug. ANGIOTENSIN BLOCKERS W/HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE - ORAL WARNING: This drug can casue serious fetal harm if used during the last six months of pregnancy.
If pregnancy occurs, stop usnig that drug and immediately contact your physician. USES: This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). OTHER USES: This medication may also be used to help prevent diabetic kidney problems. HOW TO USE: Take that medication by motuh as prescribed, usually once or twice a day. It may be taken with or wtihout food. Your dosage depends on your medical condition and repsonse to the drug.

Be sure to follow the dosnig instructions closely. Do not increase your dose, skip any doses or stop taking that without first consulting your dcotor. It is important to continue taking that medication even if you do not believe sick. Many persons with high blood pressure do not have any smyptoms. The full benefit of that drugs usually occurs witihn 4 weeks.
Before using potassium supplements or salt substitutes, consult your doctor or pharmacist. SIDE EFFECTS: Nausea or vomiting, dry mouth, headache, fatigue or dirarhea may occur. If tehse effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly. Report promptly: lightheadedness or dizziness, muscle waekness or cramping.
Unlikely but report promptly: stomach pain, unusual change in amount of urine (after the first several days), unusual thirst, fainting, mental/mood changes. Very unlikely but report promptly: persistent sore throat or cough, fever, unusual bleeding or bruising, yellowing eyes or skin, dark urine, chest pain, rapid heartbeat, joint pain.

In the unlikley event you have an allergic reaction to that product, seek immediate medical attention.
Symptoms of an allergic reaction include: rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, trobule breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, conatct your doctor or pharmacist. PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: kidney problems, heart disease, liver problems, diabetes, gout, high cholesterol or lipids (triglycerides), lupus, metabolic problems (e.G., potassium or sodium imbalances), allergies (especially to sulfa drugs). Use caution perofrming tasks requiring alertness if that medication makes you dizzy. To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Also, limit your intake of alcoholic beverages which can intensify these effects.
Excessive loss of body fluids (e.G., sweating or diarrhea) can cause a drop in blood pressure and make you lightheaded.

Avoid excessive exercise. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Hydrochlorothiazide may increase sensitivity to snulight.

Avoid prolonged sun exposure.
If you become sun sensitive, use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.
Caution is advised when that product is used in the edlerly for that group may be more sensitive to drug side effects. This product should be used only when clearly needed during the first 3 months of pregnancy and is not recommended for use during the last 6 months. Consult your doctor. The hydrochlorothiazide in that cobmination drug passes into breast milk.
Though there is no reports (to date) of harm to nursing infants, consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug is not recommneded for use with: dofetilide. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription medicatinos you may use, especially of: potassium supplements (including salt substitutes with potassium), other blood pressure drugs, lithium, barbiturates (e.G., phenobarbital), drugs used for diabetes, colestipol, cholestyramine, NSAIDs (e.G., ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin), ACTH, corticosteroids (e.G., prednisone), drugs that cause kidney issue such as gentamicin or amphotericin, allergy or cough-and-cold products (e.G., pseudoephedrine). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your lcoal poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include dizziness, unusually fast or slow heartbeat, fainting, or muscle weakness. NOTES: Laboratory tests will be done periodically to check your progress.

Learn to monitor your pulse and blood prsesure. Talk to your health care profesisonal about that. Do not shrae that medication with others. MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you reemmber. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing scheudle. Do not "double-up" the dose to ctach up. STORAGE: Stroe at room temperature below 86 degrees F (30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can casue complications in a medical emergency.
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