When is the best time to take Dyazide?

How to use Dyazide. Take this medication by mouth as directed by your doctor, usually once daily in the morning with or without food. It is best to avoid taking this medication within 4 hours of your bedtime to prevent having to get up to urinate.

Does Dyazide cause weight loss?

Dyazide (triamterene / hydrochlorothiazide) is not a weight loss medication. Diuretics (water pills) cause you to urinate more to get rid of extra fluid in your body. This can cause weight loss, but this is water weight and not fat loss.

Who should not take Dyazide?

Who should not take DYAZIDE?

• type 2 diabetes mellitus.
• type 1 diabetes mellitus.
• low amount of sodium in the blood.
• acidosis, a high level of acid in the blood.
• high levels of potassium in the blood.
• anemia from inadequate folic acid.
• liver problems.
• severe liver disease.

Does Dyazide make tired?

Central Nervous System: Weakness, fatigue, dizziness, headache, dry mouth.

Can I take Dyazide every other day?

For oral dosage form (tablets): Adults—The usual dose is 25 to 100 milligrams (mg) daily as a single or divided dose. Your doctor may want you to take this dose every other day or on 3 to 5 days each week.

Can you drink alcohol while taking Dyazide?

Notes for Consumers: It is best to limit your intake of alcohol while taking this drug. Alcohol can increase the risk for low blood pressure and dizziness. If the blood pressure drops too low, you may feel dizzy or faint, in some cases falls or fainting may occur.

Can I eat bananas while taking triamterene?

When taking triamterene, avoid eating large amounts of potassium-rich foods such as bananas, oranges and green leafy vegetables, or salt substitutes that contain potassium. These help prevent the formation of blood clots.

Is Dyazide safe on kidneys?

Warnings. You should not use Dyazide if have kidney disease, urination problems, high levels of potassium in your blood, or if you are taking other diuretics similar to triamterene.

What should you not take with triamterene?

do not take triamterene if you are taking amiloride (Midamor), spironolactone (Aldactone), or other medications containing triamterene. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take.

What supplements should not be taken with hydrochlorothiazide?

Potential Negative Interaction Herbs that have a diuretic effect should be avoided when taking diuretic medications, as they may increase the effect of these drugs and lead to possible cardiovascular side effects. These herbs include dandelion, uva ursi, juniper, buchu, cleavers, horsetail, and gravel root.