People's Pharmacy

Dyazide

Generic Name:hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene

Revised:4/1/2000

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Side Effects and Interactions

Diuretics like Dyazide are generally well tolerated. Although side effects are relatively rare, be alert for symptoms such as upset stomach, cramps, loss of appetite and diarrhea.

Increased frequency of urination is common but may be less bothersome if you take your medicine at breakfast rather than at night.

Infrequent adverse reactions include sensitivity to sunlight leading to sunburn, dizziness or faintness if you stand up suddenly, rash, unexplained sore throat with fever, bruising, blurred vision, sexual difficulties, increases in blood sugar, headache, and gout.

Report any symptoms to your physician promptly.

Dyazide can interact with a number of other medications. Potassium supplements such as K-Lor, Slow-K, K-Lyte and Micro-K are generally inappropriate in combination with Dyazide.

Cholesterol-lowering medications such as Questran, Cholybar, or Colestid decrease absorption of Dyazide.

The stomach medicine Tagamet can increase blood levels of Dyazide, with a greater possibility of side effects.

Some compounds may become more toxic when combined with Dyazide. Indocin and Symmetrel are among these.

Other blood pressure drugs like Accupril, Altace, Capoten, Vasotec, Prinivil or Zestril can lead to dangerously high potassium levels in combination with Dyazide.

Licorice can greatly increase potassium loss in people taking medicines such as hydrochlorothiazide.

Check with your doctor and pharmacist to make sure this medicine is safe in combination with any other drugs or herbs take.