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Triamterene

Triamterene

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Drug Class

Potassium sparing diuretic

Brands

Dyrenium

Side Effects

Common

Muscle cramps or spasms
Vomiting
Dizziness
Headache
Diarrhea
Fatigue
Nausea
Loss of strength
Rash

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How much weight will you lose by taking triamterene?

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Side effects of triamterene/37.5/25 cpmyltr?

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How effective is triamterene for treating hypertension?

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Is triamterene considered a blood thinner?

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Can I take triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide if I am allergic to penicillin?

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A 31-year old asked:

What to do if I took two doses of my triamterene/hctz pill. overdose by accident?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is taking two doses of my triamterene / hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) pill overdosing?

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A 46-year old asked:

What is maxzide (hydrocholorthiazide and triamterene)?

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A 34-year old asked:

What is maxzide (hydrocholorthiazide and triamterene) used for?

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A 38-year old asked:

What are the side effects of triamterene/hctz?

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A 65-year old female asked:

I take triamterene 37.5 mg and amlodipine 5 mg once a day is it safe to eat grapefruit? Thank you

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A 51-year old female asked:

Is it safe to mix phentermine and triamterene?

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A 42-year old asked:

Can you get high on maxzide (hydrocholorthiazide and triamterene)?

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A 40-year old asked:

What is the medicine maxzide (hydrocholorthiazide and triamterene) for?

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A 62-year old female asked:

Do I have to wait to lay down after taking triamterene-hctz 37.5-25 MG TB?

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A 59-year old female asked:

Is it ok to take my triamterene w/hctz 37.5 and lisinopril 20mg at the same time? No further details

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A 41-year old asked:

Could you take dyazide (hydrocholorthiazide and triamterene) with coffee?

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A 69-year old male asked:

My 90 year old mother took her triamterene 37.5/hctz25 this morning and took again just now. prescribed for one mon. wed. fri. Should i worry?

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A 37-year old asked:

What are the differences between maxzide (hydrocholorthiazide and triamterene) and hydrochlorothiazide?

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A 44-year old male asked:

Are the following medications harmful past their expiration dates? Lisinopril/Hctz 10/12.5 Triamterene/Hctz 37.5/25 Hctz 25mg

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A 38-year old asked:

Is it safe to take phentermine or triamterene together for weight loss?

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A 36-year old asked:

Is it ok to take both lisinopril and maxzide (hydrocholorthiazide and triamterene)?

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A 44-year old asked:

Is it safe to mix lisinopril and maxzide (hydrocholorthiazide and triamterene)?

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A 48-year old male asked:

Is triamterene hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) 37.5/25 a low dose med for high bp? My doc gave me this medicine as sometimes my BP gets to 140-150/85-95. Is this dose safe?

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A 53-year old female asked:

My pcp wants me to change diuretics, as my blood pressure is too low. Can you tell me the difference in triamterene-hctz and hydrochlorothazide?

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A 44-year old asked:

Lost my health insurance & looking for a good over-the-counter diuretic alternative for dyazide (hydrocholorthiazide and triamterene) (triam/hctz).?

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A 55-year old female asked:

I am 55 yr old wm and on 4 hbp meds, 75/50 mg triamterene/hctz, 100 mg losartan, 50 mg atenolol & 5 mg amlodipine. My BP now 103/71. Concerned w taking so many meds. Appreciate your thoughts on this.

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A 48-year old male asked:

Why did my doc prescribe triamterene hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) 37.5/25 for altitude illness? I thought Diamox was the one. My BP is 120/65 so i question triamterene

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A 39-year old female asked:

I've been taking maxzide (hydrocholorthiazide and triamterene) for 3 days. Still having chest tightness and pounding pulse. 159/108. HR 105. Should I be feeling better or just give it time?

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A 77-year old male asked:

My doctor quit General practice and went to geriatric practice. All I need is to get my prescription refilled. Triamterene 37.5mg HCTZ 25mg caps 1 night and 1 morning. What would it cost to get prescription authorization from your Company?

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