Why is this medication prescribed? The combination of triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat high blood pressure and edema (fluid retention; excess fluid held in body tissues) in patients who have lower amounts of pota*sium in their bodies or for whom low pota*sium levels in the body could be dangerous.The combination of triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide is in a cla*s of medications called diuretics ('water pills').It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and sodium from the body into the urine, but reduces the loss of pota*sium.
How should this medication be used?
The combination of triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide comes as a capsule and tablet to take by mouth.It usually is taken once a day.It is best to take this medication earlier in the day so that frequent trips to the bathroom do not interfere with nighttime sleep.Take triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide at around the same time every day.Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand.Take triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide exactly as directed.Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
This medication controls high blood pressure but does not cure it.Continue to take triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide even if you feel well.Do not stop taking triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide without talking to your doctor.
Are there other uses for this medicine?
This medicine may be prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Other names
DyazideВ
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