I currently take Cozaar 100 mg sid and coreg 40 mg sid. Lodine 500 mg bid; tylenol as needed, proventil inhaler prn and flexeril 10 mg sid.
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Q: Would Maxide be good for a diuretic in someone who is allergic to sulfa? Or can you recommend one.
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9/25/08 3:20pm
This is an answer posted by one of our doctors to answer another users similar question. Be sure to check with your own doctor before taking anything new.
Hope this helps and all the best, sue
Thursday, July 24, 2008
A diuretic that does not contain a sulfonamide group can be used safely in someone with a sulfa allergy. In addition to ethacrynic acid (Edecrin) these include amiloride, triamterene, spironolactone, and eplernone. It is also unclear whether or not there is significant cross-reactivity, between someone with an allergy to a sulfa antibiotic and a sulfa diuretic, so other medications may be safe as well. Talk the options over with your doctor.
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