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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Side Effects Of Triamterene

Health Encyclopedia: Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis

Alternative Names

Periodic paralysis - hypokalemic


Treatment

Muscle weakness that involves the breathing or swallowing muscles is an emergency situation. Dangerous heart arrhythmias may also occur during attacks.

The goals of treatment are relief of acute symptoms and prevention of further attacks.

Potassium that is given during an attack may stop the attack. It is preferred that potassium be given by mouth, but if weakness is severe, intravenous potassium may be necessa...

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This medication is a combination of two "water pills" (diuretics). It increases the amount of urine... Read more »

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...symptoms: muscle weakness, very slow heartbeat. Side Effects See also Warning section.... Read more »

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...levels, which rarely can cause very serious side effects. Before using this medication, tell... Read more »

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...pills" (diuretics such as amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene) potassium supplements... Read more »

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