Triamterene (Cont.)

When and How to Take Triamterene

General considerations for when and how to take triamterene include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in capsule form. It is usually taken by mouth twice a day after meals.
     
  • Triamterene should be taken at the same times each day to maintain an even level in your blood. However, some people do not need to take it every day, especially those who are taking the medication for fluid retention.
     
  • Because triamterene increases urination, it is best to take your last dose of the day before 6 p.m. (to avoid needing to get up to use the bathroom throughout the night), unless your healthcare provider instructs you otherwise.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Triamterene will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Dosage Information for Triamterene

The dose of triamterene that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be taking
  • How you respond to triamterene.
     
As with any medication, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Triamterene Dosing for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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