{"id":18873,"date":"2017-12-09T08:30:41","date_gmt":"2017-12-09T03:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18873"},"modified":"2018-07-30T15:02:24","modified_gmt":"2018-07-30T09:32:24","slug":"dyazide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18873","title":{"rendered":"Dyazide &#8211; Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug trade Name- <\/strong>Dyazide<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category- <\/strong>Treating Hypertension \/Edema<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic Name- <\/strong><em>Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Group- <\/strong>Diuretics<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and Quick Information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dyazide is a prescription medication recommended to treat edema (water retention) and high blood pressure (hypertension). Dyazide is a combination of the drug called hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene.\u00a0 This combination of dyazide belongs to a group of medication known as diuretics or water pills.\u00a0 It works by getting rid of the extra water and sodium from your body through urine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dyazide is also prescribed to treat hypertension and by lowering down blood pressure it helps to prevent heart attacks, stroke and kidney problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This medication may also be recommended for other health issues not listed in the medication guide. You may ask your doctor to explain dyazide uses and associated benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is Dyazide Approved by FDA?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved dyazide on March 21, 2001, for treating hypertension and edema. If you have any doubt over dyazide FDA approval either you may ask your healthcare provider or may visit FDA office website to get sure and pure information.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of Dyazide:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This medication is a group of diuretics (water pills). Dyazide increases the quantity of urine you make which further helps your body to throw away excess water with salts mixed this also reduces the high levels of salts in your body.\u00a0 Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide are used in patients who are at risk of developing severe potassium loss. This medicine is also prescribed for treating high blood pressure.\u00a0 By lowering down high blood pressure. Dyazide also helps prevent heart attacks, strokes and kidney related problems. But it does not mean that this medicine is particularly prescribed for these health conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Apart from hypertension, Dyazide is also prescribed to treat edema (water retention) seen with health conditions such as liver disease or kidney disease and congestive heart failure. Dyazide also helps in improving symptoms of trouble breathing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Important notification-Dyazide does not treat congestive heart failure and related condition that cause the body to preserve fluid.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Side Effects of Dyazide:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Side effects are a fact that is always associated with medicines but it does not mean every patient who takes medicine gets the side effects.\u00a0 Side effects occur due to some health condition and poor lifestyle routine that is mostly against the safety instruction of medicine. However, there is not one reason behind side effect occurrence; you may ask your health care provider about the precautions that you need to take while taking this medicine. Here are some medically known Dyazide side effects such as-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Swelling or rapid weight gain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">purple or red pinpoint spots under your skin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">peeling, and red skin rash<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">sore throat, fever, headache with a severe blistering<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">urinating less than usual or not at all<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">low potassium (extreme thirst, uneven heart rate, leg discomfort, increased urination, muscle weakness, confusion)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">high potassium (weak pulse, muscle weakness, tingly feeling, irregular heart rate)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">memory problems, trouble concentrating, feeling unsteady, hallucinations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">weakness, loss of appetite, fainting, seizure, headache, shallow breathing or breathing that stops<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">slow, fast, or uneven heartbeat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">feeling like you might pass out<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">unusual bleeding, easy bruising<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">nausea and vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">severe pain in your upper stomach spreading to your back<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">unusual bleeding (mouth, rectum, vagina, nose)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">red spots, patchy skin color<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">blurred vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">skin rash, dry mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">mild nausea, diarrhea, constipation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This is not a complete list of Dyazide side effects; you may ask your doctor about other possible side effects of this medicine.\u00a0 In case of side effects, immediate medical attention is recommended.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Recommended Dosages of Dyazide:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">The average dosage approved by FDA is HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (25mg) and TRIAMTERENE (37.5mg) in combination. Dyazide dosage depends on number of factors that are directly associated with patient\u2019s health condition and other things such as-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Response to Dyazide<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Other medical condition you may have<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Intake of other medicines including vitamin supplements and herbal products<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Do not try to adjust your dosing schedule unless your health care provider allows you to do so. There are some essential things which you should keep in your mind such as-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This medicine comes in capsule form and is usually taken by mouth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You can take Dyazide with or without food but tell your doctor if you have an upset stomach.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Take your doses on time to maintain the level of Dyazide in blood.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Since Dyazide speed up urination hence it will be better for you to take this medicine in morning ( to avoid discomforts of using bathroom throughout the night)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">For best results, you must take Dyazide as prescribed<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you are unsure about anything associated with your dosage, stop taking this medicine and talk to your doctor<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Do not stop taking Dyazide unless your healthcare provider does not allow you to do so.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you have any sorts of doubt over your dosing schedule, consult your doctor and discuss your problems.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>\u00a0In Case I Miss my Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Missed dose consequences for this drug are not known. In case of a missed dose, first inform your doctor and after that, if your health care provider instructs you to take missed dose then take it otherwise skip it. Do not try to double your dose to make up for the missed one as it could lead to overdose adverse effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Before taking any medicine or drug, you should discuss possible overdose side effects of drug that you are going to take. Like other medicines or drugs, dyazide has also some overdose adverse reaction or side effects that can do some severe damage or worsen your condition if you ignore them. Ask your doctor to explain the harshness of dyazide overdose consequences before prescribing this medicine for you to treat hypertension and edema (water retention). Overdose symptoms may include weakness, warmth or flushing in your face, nausea, increased urination, vomiting, fever, muscle spasms etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of Dyazide:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Drug interactions are common but important topics to discuss with your doctor. Since there are plenty of drugs which interact to dyazide hence you should have proper knowledge regarding other drugs that can interact with this medicine. Here are some drugs that interact with dyazide such as-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Steroids<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lithium<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">amphotericin B<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">methenamine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">a blood thinner such as warfarin<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">gout medication such as probenecid, colchicines, allopurinol<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">insulin or diabetes medicines<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">laxatives<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">an ACE inhibitor such as enalapril, lisinopril, quinapril, ramipril, benazepril<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">indomethacin (Indocin) or other NSAIDs such as nabumetone, naproxen, meloxicam, etodolac, ibuprofen, aspirin, piroxicam,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">muscle relaxers,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">sleeping pills<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">anti-depressant medicines<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">seizures medicines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Talk to your doctor if you want to know more about drug interaction risk and severity of its effects. There may be some other drugs not listed in the medication guide that interact to dyazide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Lifestyle and Food Habits you must follow when on Dyazide:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Since this medicine is recommended to treat high blood pressure (hypertension) hence, your doctor may prescribe you diet and exercise routine to get rapid results. There are some foods that can worsen your condition hence during treatment you should follow a planned diet and exercise routine as suggested by your doctor. Talk to your health care provider, if you have some food habits that can interact with your drug and if you are unable to perform a certain exercise. There are certain health conditions that you should discuss with your doctor before taking this medicine, some of them are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">High potassium levels<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you are taking potassium supplements<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Kidney disease or are unable to urinate<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Any breathing disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Heart disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cirrhosis or other liver diseases<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">A history of kidney stones<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Any pancreas disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">An allergy to sulfa drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Lupus, gout<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">If you have any of health discomforts, you may need dosage adjustment by passing certain medical tests.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Important notification- avoid foods or diet high in salt as food containing too much salt can make dyazide ineffective or less effective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How safe is Dyazide for Pregnant women or Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide can pass into breast milk that may harm a nursing baby. Hence without discussing with your doctor, do not breastfeed your baby while taking dyazide. Although Dyazide does not harm an unborn baby however you should tell your healthcare provider if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant while taking this hypertension and edema medication he may opt for some other options instead of drug to ensure your safe pregnancy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions Possible due to prolonged use of Dyazide:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There is no sure information available that Dyazide has habit-forming capabilities. However, you should not use this medicine longer than recommended even if Dyazide may not be producing expecting results. Only your doctor can decide further use of this medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of Dyazide<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This FDA approved drug is available at every FDA and government approved drug stores. You can buy Dryzide from online drug stores as well after providing required information regarding your prescription. Buying drugs online does not only provide you with proper drug information but sometimes discount coupons also for making it affordable for you.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug trade Name- Dyazide Category- Treating Hypertension \/Edema Generic Name- Hydrochlorothiazide and Triamterene Group- Diuretics Introduction and Quick Information: Dyazide is a prescription medication recommended to treat edema (water retention) and high blood pressure (hypertension). 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