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Drug Interactions With Chlorthalidone
If certain medications are combined, there is a possibility of drug interactions. With chlorthalidone, as this eMedTV Web page explains, these interactions can have negative consequences and can increase the risk of various side effects.
Drug Interactions With Metolazone
Metolazone can potentially interact with several medications, such as lithium, narcotics, or digoxin. This eMedTV Web page outlines other potential drug interactions with metolazone and describes the types of problems that can occur.
Drug Interactions With Metoprolol Succinate
This eMedTV page highlights drugs that can potentially interact with metoprolol succinate (such as reserpine, terbinafine, and cimetidine). Drug interactions with metoprolol succinate can change how the body metabolizes some drugs, among other things.
Drug Interactions With Quinapril
Among the drugs that can potentially interact with quinapril are diuretics, NSAIDs, and tetracycline. This eMedTV Web page describes how drug interactions with quinapril can alter the levels of certain drugs in your blood, among other things.
Drug Interactions With Triamterene
Digoxin, NSAIDs, and blood pressure medicines may cause drug interactions with triamterene. This eMedTV resource lists other medications that may interact negatively with triamterene and describes the possible effects of combining these drugs.
Drug Interactions With Valsartan
This eMedTV page describes how drug interactions with valsartan can alter the levels of some drugs in the blood and lower blood pressure too much. Diuretics and potassium supplements are among the drugs that can potentially interact with valsartan.
Drug Interactions With Vasotec
Drug interactions with Vasotec can occur with lithium, diuretics, NSAIDs, and other medications. This eMedTV article highlights some of the potential drug interactions that may occur when people take Vasotec with other medications.
Dyazide is a diuretic often used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure. This page on the eMedTV site gives an overview of the drug, including an explanation of how it works, its potential side effects, and when and how to take it.
Dyazide alternatives can include lifestyle changes (such as losing weight) or other medications. This page on the eMedTV Web site explains these alternatives in detail, describing when they may be considered and the options currently available.
This eMedTV resource presents a discussion on Dyazide and breastfeeding. It explains why it's important to talk to your doctor before taking the drug while breastfeeding, as well as some precautions to take if you do breastfeed while taking Dyazide.
This eMedTV resource takes a look at the link between Dyazide and dry mouth. It explores how common the side effect may be in people taking the drug and also offers suggestions for people who experience this particular side effect.
While there is likely a connection between Dyazide and impotence, as this eMedTV page explains, the reasons for this aren't clear. This page also provides a definition of impotence and explains what your doctor may do if this side effect occurs.
This eMedTV article provides a discussion on Dyazide and pregnancy. It explains why the drug has a pregnancy Category C rating, describes how the FDA rates the safety of drugs during pregnancy, and states when the drug should not be used.
While several factors can affect your Dyazide dose, the starting dose is usually one or two capsules daily. This eMedTV article offers general tips on Dyazide dosing (such as the importance of taking your Dyazide dosage at the same time every day).
If amiloride, warfarin, or spironolactone are taken with Dyazide, drug interactions can potentially occur. This eMedTV Web page describes other drugs that can interact with Dyazide and how your doctor can help minimize these interactions.
Symptoms of a Dyazide overdose can include nausea, fainting, and loss of consciousness. This eMedTV segment explains other effects an overdose can cause and also describes the treatment options that are available, including supportive care.