moexipril-hydrochlorothiazide-oral (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have: history of an allergic reaction which included swelling of the face/lips/tongue/throat (angioedema). Tell your doctor your medical history, including: allergies (especially drug allergies), kidney problems, liver disease, heart or blood vessel problems, certain types of arthritis (e.g., systemic lupus erythematosus or scleroderma), diabetes, gout, asthma. Limit alcohol intake, as it may enhance certain side effects of this medication. Also, avoid excessive sweating (such as very hot weather or heavy exercise) unless you drink enough extra fluids. Since this drug may cause dizziness or fatigue, use caution if operating machinery or performing hazardous tasks. To avoid dizziness and light-headedness when rising from a seated or lying position, get up slowly. Caution is advised when this product is used in the elderly. This medication should be used only when clearly needed during the first three months of pregnancy. It is not recommended for use during the last six months of the pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. The diuretic ("water pill") in this product passes into breast milk. Breast-feeding while using this product is not recommended. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: This drug is not recommended for use with: dofetilide. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more details. Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription drugs you may use, especially of: diuretics ("water pills" such as spironolactone, amiloride or triamterene), potassium supplements, other blood pressure medications (e.g., guanabenz, propranolol, nifedipine), certain psychiatric medications (e.g., lithium), trimethoprim-containing medications (e.g., sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim), barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital), drugs for diabetes (e.g., glipizide), cholestyramine, colestipol, steroids (e.g., prednisone), NSAID pain medications (e.g., ibuprofen), certain muscle relaxants (e.g., tubocurarine), drugs for sleep (e.g., triazolam), sedatives, tranquilizers, drugs for anxiety (e.g., diazepam), narcotic pain relievers (e.g., codeine), certain antihistamines (e.g., diphenhydramine). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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