What is Diuril: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Diuril

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

• 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.

• Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

• 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.

• Oral liquid: Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

What to do if you miss a dose of Diuril

Diuril contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to chlorothiazide or a sulfonamide (sulfa drug), or if you are not able to urinate.

Diuril warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

• Tell your doctor if you have kidney, liver, or heart disease, diabetes, gout, lupus, high cholesterol, a mineral imbalance (such as low calcium), asthma, or allergies.

• This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much and cause you to feel dizzy or lightheaded. Stand or sit up slowly if you are dizzy. This is more likely to happen when you begin to use the medicine or if you become dehydrated.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep your blood pressure in a normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

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

• Severe stomach pain

• Unusual bleeding or bruising

• Yellow skin or eyes

Diuril interactions

• Some medicines and foods can affect how chlorothiazide works. Tell your doctor if you are also taking any of the following: Cholesterol medicine, such as cholestyramine or colestipolInsulin or an oral diabetes medicineLithiumNSAID pain or arthritis medicine, such as aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, or naproxenSteroid medicine, such as hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, or prednisone

• Alcohol, narcotic pain relievers, or sleeping pills may cause you to feel more lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when used with this medicine. Tell your doctor if you drink alcohol or use pain relievers or sleeping pills.

• This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much and cause you to feel dizzy or lightheaded. Stand or sit up slowly if you are dizzy. This is more likely to happen when you begin to use the medicine or if you become dehydrated.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• Do not stop using this medicine without asking your doctor, even if you feel well. This medicine will not cure your high blood pressure, but it will help keep your blood pressure in a normal range. You may have to take blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life.

• Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

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