triamterene-oral (cont.)
PRECAUTIONS: Tell your doctor your medical history, especially of: electrolyte/mineral imbalances (e.g., high potassium levels), diabetes, kidney or liver problems, urinary problems, any allergies. If this medication makes you sun-sensitive, avoid prolonged sun exposure, wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant before using this drug. It is not known if triamterene is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
DRUG INTERACTIONS: Inform your doctor about all the medicines you may use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially if you take: lithium, ACE inhibitors (e.g., captopril, enalapril, lisinopril), indomethacin (or other NSAIDs), potassium supplements or other potassium-sparing diuretics (e.g., amiloride, spironolactone). Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE: If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, weakness, and lightheadedness.
NOTES: Do not share this medication with others. It may harm them.
MISSED DOSE: If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take if it is almost time for the next dose. Instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double- up" the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store at room temperature away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the bathroom.
MEDICAL ALERT: Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).
Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005
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- Electrolytes - Read about blood electrolytes (sodium, potassium, chloride, and bicorbonate) and the effects of electrolyte imbalances like kidney failure, low blood pressure, hypokalemia, and hyperkalemia.
- High Blood Pressure - Learn about high blood pressure symptoms like headache, dizziness, shortness of breath, blurred vision and more. Causes, and normal blood pressure information is included.
- Hyperkalemia (High Blood Potassium) - Learn about hyperkalemia, a condition caused by abnormally high levels of potassium in the blood. Symptoms include nausea, fatigue, muscle weakness, and tingling sensations. Causes, diagnosis, and treatment options are also included in the information.
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