Aquatensen Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Aquatensen is a type of drugs classified as Thiazide
diuretics, also known as "water pills" used to lower the amount of water
in the body. Main ingredient in Aquatensen is Methyclothiazide. Aquatensen is given to treat high blood pressure,
kidney problems, cirrhosis, salt, and fluid retention as well as
congestive heart failure. Thiazide diuretics like Aquatensen
increase urine production in the kidney by altering the movement of sodium
and chloride in it. In doing so Thiazide diuretics like
Aquatensen may increase the blood sugar. Thiazide diuretics like
Aquatensen are often taken in combination with other drugs to
treat high blood pressure.
AQUATENSEN SIDE EFFECTS
Aquatensen side effects may include dizziness,
fatigue, frequent urination, dry mouth, anxiety, muscle cramps,
nervousness, nausea, vomiting, increase in blood sugar and uric acid
levels.
Rare Aquatensen side effects may include allergic reactions, upset stomach,
appetite loss, constipation, cough, depression, diarrhea, drowsiness,
hives, impotence, indigestion, light-headedness, liver disorders, rash,
hypersensitivity to light, sore throat, vertigo, and weight loss.
AQUATENSEN CAUTION
Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, gout, lupus, kidney or liver
disease or low levels of potassium before using Aquatensen.
Avoid using Aquatensen if you are allergic or sensitive to
Aquatensen or other sulfa drugs.
Tell your dentist you are taking Aquatensen before any dental
procedure.
Thiazide diuretics like Aquatensen may cause dizziness and
fatigue.
Thiazide diuretics like Aquatensen may cause hypersensitivity
to sunlight.
Use caution when using sauna or hot bath. It may cause dizziness,
fainting, vomiting and sudden drop in blood pressure.
Thiazide diuretics like Aquatensen may result in loosing too
much salt and potassium, especially among elderly women.
Thiazide diuretics like Aquatensen should not be taken with
lithium, as that could increase the risk of lithium poisoning.
AQUATENSEN INTERACTIONS
Check with your physician before combining Aquatensen with the
following:
Alcohol
Blood thinners
Decongestant drugs (allergy, cold, and
sinus medicines)
Diabetic drugs
Lithium
Norepinephrine
NSAIDs like Aleve or
Ibuprofen
High blood pressure medications
Potassium supplements may be
needed
Herbs that increase blood pressure like ephedra, ginseng, and saw
palmetto. Other herbs may also interfere, check with your doctor before
combining them with Aquatensen.
AQUATENSEN AND PREGNANCY
If you are or planning to become pregnant, tell your doctor before
using Aquatensen.
As Aquatensen may appear in breast
milk, nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking
Aquatensen.
AQUATENSEN DOSES
ADULT
25-200 mg daily.
CHILDREN
Not recommended.
AQUATENSEN OVERDOSE
Symptoms of Aquatensen overdose may include nausea, vomiting,
fatigue, urinary problems and drowsiness. If you suspect Aquatensen overdose, seek
medical help right away.
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