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Dyazide

Triamterene + Hydrochlorothiazide

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7.5 Effectiveness

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The generic name of this medication is hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene and the brand name is Dyazide.

The active ingredients of this medication are hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene.

Primarily used in the treatment of high blood pressure or hypertension.

It is manufactured by Smith Kline & French Laboratories.

Common Uses:

This drug is used in:
Treating high blood pressure;
Reducing swelling and fluid retention.

Off Label Uses:

None noted currently.

Side Effects:
Abdominal pain;
Anemia;
Breathing difficulty;
Change in potassium level (causing symptoms such as numbness; tingling; muscle weakness; slow heart rate; shock)
Constipation;
Diabetes;
Diarrhea;
dizziness.

Cautions / Warnings:

Not advisable in people that are:
Diabetic;
Pregnanty;
Suffering from renal and/or hepatic conditions.

Drug Interactions:
Dofetilide;
Eplerenone;
Spironolactone;
Amiloride;
Tacrolimus.

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Brands	Effectiveness	Holistic Benefits	Side Effects	Number of Ratings
Atenolol	7.54	6.65	3.7	54
Dyazide	7.5	4.5	2.35	2
Hydrochlorothiazide	6.79	6.19	2.78	33
Lisinopril	5.91	5.58	3.38	91
Ramipril	4.3	4.48	4.46	23
Losartan Potassium	3.18	4.43	5.24	38

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Effectiveness of Dyazide by Condition

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Effectiveness on "High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)"

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Dyazide, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Energy	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Skin Complexion	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Sleep	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Stress Level	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%

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Commonly Reported Dyazide Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Headache	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping	50%	0%	50%	0%	0%

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Episodes since taking Dyazide

Since taking Dyazide Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:

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20%

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12 May 2010	I passed out and had low potassium level —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
08 Aug 2009	Have to take it pretty early in the day- too late and it keeps me up having to go to the bathroom! —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use