Triamterene Side Effects (Cont.)

Serious Triamterene Side Effects

Some side effects with triamterene, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include but are not limited to:
 
  • Signs of high potassium levels (hyperkalemia), including:
 
    • Abnormal sensations, such as burning, tingling, or pricking
    • Muscle weakness
    • Low heart rate (bradycardia)
 
  • Yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes (jaundice)
 
  • Worsening of gout
 
 
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, including:
 
    • Unexplained rash
    • Hives
    • Itching
    • Unexplained swelling
    • Wheezing
    • Difficulty breathing or swallowing.
 

Triamterene Side Effects: Final Thoughts

You may experience some or none of the triamterene side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects or if something "just does not seem right" during treatment. While it may not be a side effect of triamterene, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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