| What is Avalide?
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Avalide is a medication used to treat high blood pressure. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Avalide?
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Avalide side effects may include dizziness, fatigue, influenza, muscle and bone pain, nausea, swelling due to water retention,
and vomiting.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common Avalide side effects may include abdominal pain, abnormal urination, allergy, anxiety, chest pain, cough, diarrhea, dizziness when standing up, headache, hives, indigestion and heartburn, jaundice, muscle cramps, nervousness, rapid heartbeat, rash, runny nose, sinus abnormality, sore throat, swelling in the mouth or face, upper respiratory infection,
and urinary tract infection. |
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| How is Avalide taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Avalide provided by your doctor. Avalide can be taken with or without food.
If you miss a dose take it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take
two doses at once. |
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| Are there any effects of taking Avalide with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Avalide. Inform your doctor of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking.
It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Avalide with
adrenocorticotropic hormone, barbiturates, cholestyramine, colestipol,
insulin, lithium, narcotic painkillers, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
other blood pressure medications, oral diabetes drugs, or steroids. |
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| How should I store Avalide?
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Store Avalide at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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