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Triamterene
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Brand name(s): Dyrenium
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking triamterene,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to triamterene, sulfa drugs, or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, especially captopril (Capoten); digoxin (Lanoxin); enalapril (Vasotec); indomethacin (Indocin); lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid); and medications for arthritis, diabetes, or high blood pressure; potassium supplements; and vitamins. Do not take this medicine if you are taking amiloride or spironolactone.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had diabetes, gout, or kidney or liver disease.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking triamterene, call your doctor immediately.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking triamterene.
- you should know that this drug may make you drowsy. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how this drug affects you.
- remember that alcohol can add to the drowsiness caused by this drug.
- plan to avoid unnecessary or prolonged exposure to sunlight and to wear protective clothing, sunglasses, and sunscreen. Triamterene may make your skin sensitive to sunlight.
Last Revised: 04/01/2003
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tingling in hands
I have tingling in my hands but it is not from the triamterene. Have you been checked for carpal-tunnel syndrome?
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I also have been taking triamterene for water retention from open heart surgery but I only use the potasium pill when the cramps in the legs etc. present themselves. I also found that I have been perscribed 2 per day and it seems to work the same if I only take one.
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Muscle Cramps
I've been prescribed Triamterene for water retention from estrogen for menopause. I've been taking for 2 weeks and suddenly have developed severe upper back/shoulder muscle contraction. Any possibility this is a side effect? Thanks.
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cardizem CD and fluid retention
I am also on 360 mgs of Cardizam and 400 mgs lopressor.I have alot of fluid retention as well so my doctor prescribed triamterene&HCTZ pills to take once a day.They really help me alot!
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tingling in hands
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene and seek emergency medical treatment!
Irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, fatigue, confusion, weakness, numbness, or tingling, caused by high levels of potassium in your blood; or
severe mood changes;
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