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Maxzide (Triamterene / Hydrochlorothiazide) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

Side effects observed in association with the use of MAXZIDE, other combination products containing triamterene/hydrochlorothiazide, and products containing triamterene or hydrochlorothiazide include the following:

Gastrointestinal: jaundice (intrahepatic cholestatic jaundice), pancreatitis, nausea, appetite disturbance, taste alteration, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, anorexia, gastric irritation, cramping.

Central Nervous System: drowsiness and fatigue, insomnia, headache, dizziness, dry mouth, depression, anxiety, vertigo, restlessness, paresthesias.

Cardiovascular: tachycardia, shortness of breath and chest pain, orthostatic hypotension (may be aggravated by alcohol, barbiturates or narcotics).

Renal: acute renal failure, acute interstitial nephritis, renal stones composed of triamterene in association with other calculus materials, urine discoloration.

Hematologic: leukopenia, agranulocytosis, thrombocytopenia, aplastic anemia, hemolytic anemia and megaloblastosis.

Ophthalmic: xanthopsia, transient blurred vision.

Hypersensitivity: anaphylaxis, photosensitivity, rash, urticaria, purpura, necrotizing angiitis (vasculitis, cutaneous vasculitis), fever, respiratory distress including pneumonitis.

Other: muscle cramps and weakness, decreased sexual performance and sialadenitis.

Whenever adverse reactions are moderate to severe, therapy should be reduced or withdrawn.

Altered Laboratory Findings:

Serum Electrolytes: hyperkalemia, hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypomagnesemia, hypochloremia (see WARNINGS, PRECAUTIONS).

Creatinine, Blood Urea Nitrogen: Reversible elevations in BUN and serum creatinine have been observed in hypertensive patients treated with MAXZIDE.

Glucose: hyperglycemia, glycosuria and diabetes mellitus (see PRECAUTIONS).

Serum Uric Acid, PBI and Calcium: (see PRECAUTIONS).

Other: Elevated liver enzymes have been reported in patients receiving MAXZIDE.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED MAXZIDE SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Maxzide. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Maxzide side effects / adverse reactions in 62 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-11-17

Patient: 62 year old female

Reactions: Renal Pain, Blood Glucose Increased

Suspect drug(s):
Maxzide
    Dosage: 37.5/25mg
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Blood Pressure Increased
    Start date: 1991-01-01

Maxzide
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 1991-01-01



Possible Maxzide side effects / adverse reactions in 44 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-11-17

Patient: 44 year old female

Reactions: Hypoglycaemia

Suspect drug(s):
Maxzide
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2011-01-01

Maxzide
    Start date: 2011-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Levothyroxine Sodium; Sertraline Hydrochloride



Possible Maxzide side effects / adverse reactions in 64 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-01-27

Patient: 64 year old female

Reactions: Photosensitivity Reaction

Suspect drug(s):
Nebivolol
    Dosage: 10mg per day
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Hypertension
    Start date: 2009-11-11

Nexium
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Maxzide
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Wellbutrin
    Indication: Product Used FOR Unknown Indication

Other drugs received by patient: NO Concurrent Medication



See index of all Maxzide side effect reports >>

Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2006-01-17

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