methyclothiazide
Warnings
What may interact with Methyclothiazide?
-cholestyramine
-colestipol
-digoxin
-dofetilide
-lithium
-medicines for blood pressure
-medicines for diabetes
-medicines that relax muscles for surgery
-other diuretics
-steroid medicines like prednisone or cortisone
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Methyclothiazide?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-diabetes
-gout
-immune system problems, like lupus
-kidney disease or kidney stones
-liver disease
-pancreatitis
-small amount of urine or difficulty passing urine
-an unusual or allergic reaction to methyclothiazide, sulfa drugs, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Methyclothiazide?
Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check your blood pressure as directed. Ask your doctor or health care professional what your blood pressure should be and when you should contact him or her.
You may need to be on a special diet while taking this medicine. Ask your doctor.
Check with your doctor or health care professional if you get an attack of severe diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, or if you sweat a lot. The loss of too much body fluid can make it dangerous for you to take this medicine.
You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
This medicine may affect your blood sugar level. If you have diabetes, check with your doctor or health care professional before changing the dose of your diabetic medicine.
This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/booths.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Protect from light and moisture. Keep container closed tightly. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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