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Triamterene-HCTZ (Cont.)

When and How to Take Triamterene-HCTZ

Some general considerations for when and how to take triamterene-HCTZ include:
 
  • The medication comes in tablet or capsule form. It is usually taken by mouth once a day.
     
  • You can take triamterene-HCTZ with or without food.
     
  • Triamterene-HCTZ should be taken at the same time each day to maintain even levels of the drug in your blood. However, some people do not need to take it every day, especially those taking it for fluid retention.
     
  • Because triamterene-HCTZ increases urination, it is best to take it the morning (to avoid needing to get up to use the bathroom throughout the night), unless your healthcare provider instructs you otherwise.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. Triamterene-HCTZ will not work if you stop taking it.
     

Dosage Information for Triamterene-HCTZ

The dose of triamterene-HCTZ that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may be currently taking
  • How you respond to triamterene-HCTZ.
     
As with any medication, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Triamterene-HCTZ Dosing for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;