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Triamterene-HCTZ: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking triamterene-HCTZ if you have:
 
  • Liver disease, including cirrhosis
  • Kidney disease or kidney failure
  • Asthma
  • A history of kidney stones
  • Diabetes
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus or SLE)
  • Gout
  • Fluid or electrolyte problems
  • Any allergies, including allergies to sulfa drugs, foods, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
You should also make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Triamterene-HCTZ to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 

What If I Take an Overdose of Triamterene-HCTZ?

People who take too much triamterene-HCTZ may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Increased urination
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Weakness
  • A fever
  • A flushed face
  • Overactive reflexes
  • Low blood pressure
  • Electrolyte imbalance.
     
If you happen to overdose on triamterene-HCTZ, seek immediate medical attention.
 
(Click Maxzide Overdose or Dyazide Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;