It is important that your family doctor check your progress at regular appointments to make sure that this drug is help you.
Do not take other medication unless they have been discussed with your family doctor . This especially includes over-the-counter - nonprescription medication for appetite control, asthma, colds, cough, hay fever, or sinus problems, since they may tend to increase your blood pressure.
Before having any kind of surgery - including dental surgery, or emergency treat, make sure the family doctor or dentist in charge knows that you are taking this drug .
This drug may cause some people to have headaches or to feel dizzy or drowsy Make sure you know how you react to this drug before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are dizzy or are not alert .
Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting may occur, especially when you get up from a lying or sitting position . This is more likely to occur in the morning Getting up slowly may help . When you get up from lying down, sit on the edge of the bed with your feet dangling for 1 or 2 minutes. Then stand up slowly. If the problem continues or gets worse, check with your family doctor.
The dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting is also more likely to occur if you drink alcohol, stand for a long time, exercise, or if the weather is hot While you are taking this drug, be careful to limit the amount of alcohol you drink. Always use extra care during exercise or hot weather or if you must stand for a long time .
In some diseaseds, this drug may cause mental depression Tell your family doctor right away :
This drug will add to the effects of alcohol and other CNS depressants - medication that slow down the nervous system, possibly causing drowsiness. Some examples of CNS depressants are antihistamines or drug for hay fever, other allergies, or colds; sedatives, tranquilizers, or sleeping drug; prescription pain drug or narcotics; barbiturates; drug for seizures; muscle relaxants; or anesthetics, including dental anesthetics Check with your family doctor before taking any of the above while you are taking this drug .
This drug may cause a loss of potassium from your body.
Check with your family doctor if you become sick and have severe or continuing nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. These problems may cause you to lose additional water and potassium.
For diabetic diseaseds :
Some people who take this drug may become more sensitive to sunlight than they are normally. Exposure to sunlight, even for brief periods of time, may cause severe sunburn; skin rash, redness, itching, or discoloration; or vision changes. When you begin taking this drug:
If you have a severe reaction from the sun, check with your family doctor.
This drug often causes stuffiness in the nose. However, do not use nasal decongestant medication without first checking with your health care professional.
This drug may cause dryness of the mouth. For temporary relief, use sugarless candy or gum, melt bits of ice in your mouth, or use a saliva substitute. However, if dry mouth continues for more than 2 weeks, check with your medical family doctor or dentist. Continuing dryness of the mouth may increase the risk of dental disease, including tooth decay, gum disease and fungus infections.