Esidrix is a type of drugs classified as Thiazide diuretics, also known as "water pills" used to lower the amount of water in the body. Esidrix is given to treat high blood pressure, kidney problems, cirrhosis, salt, and fluid retention as well as congestive heart failure. Thiazide diuretics like Esidrix increase urine production in the kidney by altering the movement of sodium and chloride in it. In doing so Thiazide diuretics like Esidrix may increase the blood sugar. Thiazide diuretics like Esidrix are often taken in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure.
CAUTION
Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, gout, lupus, kidney or liver disease or low levels of potassium before using Esidrix.
Avoid using Esidrix if you are allergic or sensitive to Esidrix or other sulfa drugs.
Tell your dentist you are taking Esidrix before any dental procedure.
Thiazide diuretics like Esidrix may cause dizziness and fatigue.
Thiazide diuretics like Esidrix 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 Esidrix may result in loosing too much salt and potassium, especially among elderly women.
Thiazide diuretics like Esidrix should not be taken with lithium, as that could increase the risk of lithium poisoning.
ESIDRIX SIDE EFFECTS
Common side effects of Esidrix may include dizziness, fatigue, frequent urination, dry mouth, anxiety, muscle cramps, nervousness, nausea, vomiting, increase in blood sugar and uric acid levels.
Rare 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.
ESIDRIX INTERACTIONS
Check with your physician before combining Esidrix 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 Esidrix.
ESIDRIX AND PREGNANCY
If you are or planning to become pregnant, tell your doctor before
using Esidrix.
As Esidrix may appear in breast milk, nursing mothers
should switch to bottle-feed while taking Esidrix.
ESIDRIX DOSES
ADULT
25-200 mg daily.
CHILDREN
Not recommended.
ESIDRIX OVERDOSE
Symptoms of Esidrix overdose may include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, urinary problems and drowsiness. If you suspect Esidrix overdose, seek medical help right away.
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