What is Dutoprol? Uses, warnings & side effects

How to take Dutoprol

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

• Tablet: Take it with a meal or just after a meal.

• Extended-release tablet: Take it with or without food. Swallow the extended-release tablet whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it.

• Missed dose: If you miss a dose or forget to use your medicine, skip the missed dose. Never 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.

What to do if you miss a dose of Dutoprol

Dutoprol contraindications - Who shouldn't take Dutoprol?

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to metoprolol, hydrochlorothiazide, or sulfa drugs.

Dutoprol warnings

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart or blood vessel disease, heart rhythm problems (such as bradycardia), glaucoma, gout, diabetes, lupus, an overactive thyroid, pheochromocytoma, trouble urinating, or a history of asthma or lung disease.

• This medicine may cause new or worsening heart failure.

• Do not stop using this medicine suddenly without asking your doctor, or you could develop life-threatening heart problems.

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine, especially before you have any type of surgery.

• This medicine may cause you to feel dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand or sit up slowly if you are dizzy or lightheaded.

• 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.

• Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting

• Slow, fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat

• Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, or vomiting

• Swelling in your hands, feet, ankles, or legs, tiredness

• Trouble breathing or wheezing

Dutoprol interactions & what to avoid when taking Dutoprol

• Some foods and medicines can affect how metoprolol/hydrochlorothiazide works. Tell your doctor if you use the following:Cholestyramine, cimetidine, clonidine, colestipol, digoxin, diphenhydramine, fluoxetine, hydroxychloroquine, lithium, methyldopa, paroxetine, propafenone, quinidine, reserpine, ritonavir, terbinafine, thioridazineInsulin or diabetes medicineMAO inhibitor (MAOI)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (such as aspirin, diclofenac, indomethacin, naproxen)Steroid medicine (such as hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisolone, prednisone)

• Ask your doctor before you use medicines, supplements, or salt substitutes that contain potassium.

• 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, especially before you have any type of surgery.

• This medicine may cause you to feel dizzy, drowsy, or lightheaded. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you. Stand or sit up slowly if you are dizzy or lightheaded.

• 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.