Diurese Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Diurese is a type of drugs classified as Thiazide diuretics, also known as "water pills" used to lower the amount of water in the body. Diurese is given to treat high blood pressure, kidney problems, cirrhosis, salt, and fluid retention as well as congestive heart failure. Diurese increase urine production in the kidney by altering the movement of sodium and chloride in it. In doing so Thiazide diuretics like Diurese may increase the blood sugar. Thiazide diuretics like Diurese are often taken in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure. Main ingredient in Diurese is Trichlormethiazide.

Diurese Side Effects

Diurese 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 Diurese side effects 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.

Diurese Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Diurese side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Diurese Overdose

Symptoms of Diurese overdose may include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, urinary problems and drowsiness. In case of Diurese overdose, seek medical help right away. If you miss a dose of Diurese, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose.

Diurese and Pregnancy

If you are or planning to become pregnant, tell your doctor before using Diurese. As Diurese may appear in breast milk, nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Diurese.

Diurese Warning and Caution

Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, gout, lupus, kidney or liver disease or low levels of potassium before using Diurese.

Avoid using Diurese if you are allergic or sensitive to Diurese or other sulfa drugs.

Tell your dentist you are taking Diurese before any dental procedure.

Thiazide diuretics like Diurese may cause dizziness and fatigue.

Thiazide diuretics like Diurese 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 Diurese may result in loosing too much salt and potassium, especially among elderly women.

Thiazide diuretics like Diurese should not be taken with lithium, as that could increase the risk of lithium poisoning.

Diurese Interactions

Check with your physician before combining Diurese 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 Diurese.

Diurese Doses

ADULT

25-200 mg daily.

CHILDREN

Not recommended.
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