| What is Vaseretic?
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Vaseretic is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. |
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| Are there any side effects associated with Vaseretic?
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Vaseretic side effects may include cough, diarrhea, dizziness, drop in blood pressure upon standing up, fatigue, headache, impotence, low potassium levels (leading to symptoms such as dry mouth, excessive thirst, weak or irregular heartbeat, muscle pain or cramps), muscle cramps, nausea, rash, tingling or pins and needles,
and weakness.
If the side effects continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. Less common or rare Vaseretic side effects may include
abdominal pain, abnormal dreams, abnormal skin sensations such as numbness, prickling, or burning, allergic reactions, arthritis, back pain, black stools, blisters, blood clots in lungs, blurred vision, bronchitis, chest pain, confusion, conjunctivitis, constipation, decrease in sex drive, depression, disturbances in heart rhythm, dry eyes, dry mouth, excessive sweating, fainting, fluid in lungs, flushing, gas, gout, heart attack, hepatitis, hives, hoarseness, inability to sleep, indigestion, inflammation of mouth and tongue, inflammation of the pancreas, itching, joint pain, kidney failure, liver failure, loss of appetite, loss of coordination, loss of hair, low blood pressure, muscle cramps, nervousness, rapid heartbeat, rash, Raynaud's phenomenon, restlessness, ringing in ears, runny nose, sensitivity to light, shortness of breath, sleepiness, sore throat, stroke, tearing, urinary tract infection, vomiting,
and yellow eyes and skin. |
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| How is Vaseretic taken?
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Follow the directions for taking Vaseretic provided by your doctor. 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 Vaseretic with other medications?
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Some medicines may interact with Vaseretic. 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 Vaseretic with
alcohol, barbiturates, certain other antihypertensives, corticosteroids,
digitalis, insulin, lithium, narcotics, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs,
norepinephrine, oral antidiabetic drugs, potassium supplements,
potassium-containing salt substitutes, or potassium-sparing diuretics. |
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| How should I store Vaseretic?
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Store Vaseretic at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from heat and light. |
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