Dyazide Oral

Dyazide Oral Warning

This medication can raise your body's potassium levels. This effect is more likely to occur in patients with kidney disease, diabetes, or serious illness or in the elderly. Potassium levels must be closely monitored on a regular basis while taking this medication. If not treated, high potassium levels can sometimes be fatal. Seek immediate medical attention if you develop any of these rare but serious symptoms: muscle weakness, very slow heartbeat.

Dyazide Oral Side Effects

See also Warning section.

Dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, blurred vision, loss of appetite, stomach upset, diarrhea, or constipation may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

This medication may lead to excessive loss of body water and minerals. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious symptoms of dehydration or mineral loss:

• muscle cramps or weakness
• confusion
• severe dizziness
• unusual dry mouth or thirst
• nausea or vomiting
• fast/irregular heartbeat
• unusual decrease in the amount of urine
• fainting
• seizures

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• numbness/tingling of the arms/legs
• decreased sexual ability
• kidney stones

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these highly unlikely but very serious side effects occur:

• persistent sore throat or fever
• easy bleeding or bruising
• stomach/abdominal pain
• persistent nausea/vomiting
• yellowing of eyes/skin

A serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction include:

• rash
• itching
• swelling
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Dyazide Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).