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The generic Propranolol HCTZ is a beta-blocker
and diuretic combination drug of Propranolol Hydrochloride and Hydrochlorothiazide. It
decreases the force and slowing down the heartbeat, helping the heart beat
more regularly and reducing the amount of work the heart has to do. It also
increases the elimination of excess fluid, which helps to decrease blood
pressure.
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Common Side Effects of This
Prescription - Include:
cough, dizziness, drowsiness, lightheadedness, and tiredness.
Drug Interaction Concerns: There are
certain drugs that cause negative side effects when taken with this med.
Tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of
the following: (1) Antiarrhythmics (such as Amiodarone, Flecainide &
Quinidine), antipsychotics (such as Chlorpromazine and Haloperidol),
bupivacaine, calcium channel blockers (including: Mibefradil, Nifedipine &
Verapamil), cimetidine, ketanserin, mefloquine, or thioamines because
potentially life-threatening heart-related side effects may occur (Which can
include: very slow heart rate, abnormal heartbeat, lightheadedness,
difficulty breathing, loss of function in the heart and lungs, and swelling
of ankles.) (2) Barbiturates, clonidine, phenytoin, rifampin, or
thyroid hormones because they may decrease Propranolol's effectiveness.
(3) Certain stimulants (Adrenalin and Pseudoephedrine), hydralazine,
insulin, lidocaine, quinazolines, rizatriptan, or theophylline because their
actions and the risk of their side effects may be increased by this
medication.
Important Notes About This Medication: (1)
Generic Inderide may
cause drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness. These effects may be worse
if you take it with alcohol, exercise or certain medicines. Do not drive or
perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.
(2) Patients who take medicine for high blood pressure often feel tired
or run down for a few weeks after starting treatment. Be sure to take your
medicine even if you may not feel "normal." Tell your doctor if you develop
any new symptoms. (3) This drug may mask the signs of hyperthyroidism
(overactive thyroid). If you have an overactive thyroid and stop taking
the drug too suddenly, symptoms of hyperthyroidism (a fast heartbeat) may
occur. (4) For diabetics, this prescription medication may hide signs of low blood
sugar. Be sure to watch for other signs of low blood sugar. Low blood sugar
may make you anxious, sweaty, weak, dizzy, drowsy, or faint. It may also
make your vision change; give you a headache, chills, or tremors; or make
you more hungry. Check blood sugar levels closely. (5) Do not breast
feed while taking this medicine without consulting with your doctor.
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