Hydrochlorothiazide, HCTZ + Triamterene Forums

Prescribed for high blood pressure; white capsule with 2 black stripes around it. I would like to know more about this medication. ## Need info about side effects on this medicine please ## I need informanation about Triamt'Hctz 37.5 if any side effects please let know. ## Have anyone experienced lower back pain, shortness of breath,or increase heart rate immediately after taking pill? ## Triam's (Triamterene) common side effects may include a depletion of sodium, folic acid, and calcium, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, fatigue, and dry mouth. ## Serious side effects may include heart palpitations, slow or irregular heart beat, tingling/numbness, fever, dizziness, chills, sore throat, rash, and back pain. I would consult your doctor so he or she are aware of you...

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What is Triamt/hctz 37.5/25 caps used to treat, and what are the side effects of this medication. Thank you. ## This is a medication called Dyazide with hydrochloradiazide. It is 37.5mg of triameterene (sp.?) and 25mg of hydrochloradiazide. It is a medication used to treat high blood pressure. Also, it expels the extra water or fluid in the system to help keep the blood pressure lower. Side effects include dizziness, thirst, fainting, headache. ## I am taking triamt hctz for my blood pressure and i am getting some bad side effects from it such as severe muscle crampts in my back and leggs and arms also lose of appettite will be hungry one minute then upset stomach the next i love to play the drums and i cant even do that at the moment. has anyone else expierenced this amd maybe figured ...

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What is the most weight lost by anyone on this drug? I have been taking it for about 3 mos. and have lost weight, but I do not know what is normal. ## This is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, it contains a diuretic, so it does remove retained water from the body, but IT IS NOT A WEIGHT LOSS DRUG. ## i was wondering how long it takes for detrol la 4mg to start to work ## VERWON, I am taking this medication for high blood pressure and not for WEIGHT LOSS. I am concerned I may be losing too rapidly. That is why I asked. My question may have been misunderstood. ## I have been taking this drug Triamt/Hctz for over 2yrs now, and i have lost some weight not a whole lot, but i was just wondering if the drug is known to cause weight? I know its not a weight loss drug!...but weight...

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What is the danger intaking these two medicines together ## Triamterene/HCTZ 37.5/25 andpotassium CL 10 MEQ Cap 4 per day. What is the danger intaking these 2 together ## The Tria/HCTZ can stop excess Potassium from being removed from the body, resulting in a condition where you have too much. This can be dangerous.

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