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Have taken this drug twenty years .Only problem I encountered was trying to use generic versions that my insurance company insisted on.I can only take the original and have to pay premium price but it's worth to not have side effects..Tell your doctor if you are using a generic instead of branded drug he prescribed because all generics are not equal!

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KT | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Caregiver
8/22/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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I recently started this medicine for high blood pressure. It was not effective by itself so my doctor added a few different medications with it to try to control my bp. Finally norvasc and dyazide got my systolic below 135 but my diastolic and heart rate were still elevated. On top of that I felt terrible! Everyday I felt out of it… like I was going to pass out but never did and my bp was never low. Charlie horses, constipation, nausea… and the list could go on. after stopping this medication all of these symptoms have resolved and I am back to myself and still on the norvasc and am now on lisinopril too. Feeling great and with normal bp! Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
1/16/2020
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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I have bilateral Meniere's disease. My neurotologist prescribed generic Dyazide (Triamterine HCTZ). I've taken it for 15 years, 37.5 mg once a day. I believe that it does decrease the severity of hydrops, although it certainly isn't a cure. Problem is, at age 68, my blood pressure has been dropping pretty low and I've been very lightheaded, so my primary doc told me to stop taking it. I've been off of it for about a month, and I'm having an increase in Meniere's symptoms--dizziness, brain fog, etc. I've decided to take it 2-3 times a week instead of daily. It's frustrating!Read More Read Less

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wildflower | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/20/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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I have taken this drug for several years with no problems but recently it has started giving me severe leg cramps like charley horses. It is excruciating, I checked it out by not taking it for several days, no cramps. Today I took one and the cramps are terrible. 3:00 am and I cant lie down with out cramping.

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berry | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/17/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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intermittent nausea

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/8/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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My hair had natural curl/wave before I began taking this drug. The hair changed to straight after taking this drug, when stopped the natural curl/wave returned.

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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/2/2013
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 5.0
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sarah775 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/19/2013
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 1.0
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I thought I was going to die one night I couldn't make it to my phone to dial 911 and fainted on the stairs before dry heaving for about half hour. Dizzy, weakest I have ever felt and I am 30 years old about an hour after making it to sleep on the bathroom floor I felt a little better and stopped taking it. after a day of rest I was feeling better. Scary experience.

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
5/23/2013
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 4.0
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Are there any cases of skin cancer from using this drug for a prolonged period of time?

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triamt/hctz | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
3/14/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have no side effects and it keeps my bp under control.

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bertpot | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
2/26/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Along with a beta blocker, this medication keeps my blood pressure in check.

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cmbert | 65-74 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/9/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Occasional light headed when arising in the morning.

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nova | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
11/26/2012
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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about 2wks ago started feeling muscle aching in upper arms from mild 2 severe! thought it was from cutting wood.the aching went from upper arms down 2 finger tips with arms feeling weak & heavy. never going away! 1-10...NEVER below 5! tolerable 2 tears!! researched drug...contacting family doc in AM 2 have potassium level checked 2 rule that problem out! i have NO other health problems! im VERY healthy! walk 2-3xdaily go 2 curves & gym. DONT drink smoke on NO other drugs. been on DYAZIDE Feb 10th 2yrs.Read More Read Less

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rodlang | 55-64 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/24/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.0
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About ten days ago, I was prescribed dyazide (generic form) for Meniere's Disease and fluid in ear. I am feeling increased dizziness, some pressure in ear and unsteady at times. I also take 20 mg of Celexa and wonder if there is a bad reaction. My past experience is that doctor's think we exaggerate the side effects, so I just might discontinue the dyazide for a week at see what happens.

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missyd | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
7/10/2012
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.3
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I was perscribed this drug for Menieres disease. The first few days were tough, (dizziness, frequent urination), but then I felt better. Beginning the 2nd week, I stopped sleeping. Dr. said it wasn't the drug and said I should go to GP. After 3 weeks of ot sleeping and feeling really hyper, I stopped taking it. Within hours, I felt better and have been sleeping like a baby since. However, I did experience extreme dizziness for the first 3 days off of the drug. He is now going to put me on another diuretic and I really dread it as the side effects (in writing) appear even worse than this one. I will, however, try it for 1 week, but won't put myself through the 3 weeks of problems again. I am so very tired of drs. who don't seem to have a clue as to the side effects of the drugs they perscribe and want to deny that you may actually have the correct answer to what is causing the new symptom. I trust what my body is telling me and will continue to follow my instincts in order to take care of myself.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
10/10/2011
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 4.7
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Anonymous | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
9/1/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Dyazide did lower my blood pressure but not without side effects. I had developed an itchy scalp shortly thereafter, but thinking it was topically related, switched hair products, tried diffent creams, oils, etc. Nothing helped but it continued to worsen. Finally I decided it must be something I was taking. Since Dyazide/HCTZ is the only drug I take, thought I would quit taking it for a few days and see what happens. So far, the itching has subsided, gets better with each day I am not taking the Dyazide. By the way I take the generic form since my insurance refuses to pay for the name brand.Read More Read Less

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malka1213 | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
7/1/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.0
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Blood pressure moderately high

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BCN | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/30/2011
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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I think I'm allergic to it - within hours of taking it, I developed tachycardia, BP skyrocketed, and I feared a stroke. Threw out the bottle and told the doctor. (The goal had been to eliminate the need for a potassium supplement, as I'd been taking Indapamide - went back on the old stuff, and all is well)

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TRose | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
5/29/2011
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I am taking Dyazide to relieve symptoms of Meniere's disease. Dyazinde, in combination with a low salt/no caffeine diet have been very effective in treating symptoms.

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tammy | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
4/30/2011
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 2.3
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i accidentally took this medication, i took two, and want to know what are the side effects

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