What is Amiloride-Hydrochlorothiazide: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Amiloride-Hydrochlorothiazide

• Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Oral routeIt is best to take this medicine with food or milk.

• Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

What to do if you miss a dose of Amiloride-Hydrochlorothiazide

Amiloride-Hydrochlorothiazide contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to amiloride, hydrochlorothiazide, or sulfa drugs, you are unable to urinate, or you have kidney disease or high potassium levels (hyperkalemia).

Amiloride-Hydrochlorothiazide warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have liver disease, diabetes, pancreatitis, or lupus.

• This medicine may make you dizzy. Do not drive or do anything that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.

• If you stop using this medicine, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Severe diarrhea or stomach pain

• Skin rash or itching

• Unusual bleeding or bruising

Amiloride-Hydrochlorothiazide interactions

• Do not use this medicine if you are also using potassium supplements or salt substitutes, or you are taking another diuretic, such as spironolactone or triamterene.

• Some medicines and foods can affect how this medicine works. Tell your doctor if you are taking any of the following: Cyclosporine, cholestyramine, colestipol, digoxin, dofetilide, lithium, tacrolimusBlood pressure medicine (such as benazepril, enalapril, lisinopril, telmisartan, candesartan), insulin or diabetes medicine you take orally, NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (such as aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib), or steroid medicine (such as cortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisone)

• Tell your doctor if you use anything else that makes you sleepy. Some examples are allergy medicine, narcotic pain medicine, and alcohol.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.

• If you stop using this medicine, your blood pressure may go up. High blood pressure usually has no symptoms. Even if you feel well, do not stop using the medicine without asking your doctor.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.