Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene for High Blood Pressure User Reviews (Page 2)

Brand names: Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25

Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene has an average rating of 5.5 out of 10 from a total of 44 reviews for the treatment of High Blood Pressure. 39% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 39% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene

Lovely
Taken for less than 1 month
March 10, 2018

"I have been taking this medication for about a week for high blood pressure. My side effects are frequent urination for the first few days. Afterwards severe side, abdominal and back pain, cold sweats, constipation and weakness and nausea. I stopped medication and emailed my doctor."

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Leo
January 18, 2020

"I have been taking this medicine triamterine hydrochlorothiazide 37.5 together with benicar 40 mg and amlodipine 10mg daily. My high blood pressure was bad some 5 years ago and now recently it has improved and normal range since 6 months. But my kidneys are abnormal so my specialist has stopped me with triamterine and replaced with metoprolol low dose. To see it it will improve my kidney . Will let you know if it improves. L.P"

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rainbow
April 3, 2015

Dyazide (hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene) "I was on Maxide years ago when first diagnosed with hypertension, it did not work for me. I was finally put on Dyazide which had worked for 20 years. I moved to NC where Maxide is used, while I understand they are supposed to be the same, my BP is 160/90 right now. Maxide does not work for me, and I don't understand why."

2 / 10

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JCano
Taken for less than 1 month
September 17, 2019

"Been on this for about 2 weeks and it's done a good job of lowering my BP by about 10 points which I'm very happy with. I have noticed a little bit of cramping and after reading the rest of the reviews I'm off to buy some Gatorade right now. Will update if things go south for me. Thanks everyone for sharing your experiences!"

8 / 10

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Tdepay
Taken for 5 to 10 years
April 12, 2021

"This pill is great at first, but after taking the drug for six years, I began to develop one side effect and then I looked at all the other problems I had been experiencing and identified at least 20. All reported to my Dr who only offered other treatments or specialist that only addressed the symptoms and not the side effect. I experienced, severe nerve pain, nose bleeds, bloating, bad headaches, knee joint inflammation, limited mobility, vision loss, hair loss, rash, loss of thoughts, fatigue, irritability, constipation, etc and not all at the same time but over time. In conclusion this pill is a really no good for me and slowly works you into to pop a pill culture. Do not recommend, completely switched to homeopathic solutions and doing much better."

1 / 10

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Delif...
Taken for less than 1 month
November 14, 2017

"I have been on atenolol for years for fast heart rate. But as I've gotten older, my blood pressure as increases. My doctor added triamterene along side of the atenolol. The first day, I didn't feel well, but assumed I would feel a little different with new meds. I made sure I drank lots of water. Days 2-4 days were horrible. Extremely weak, heart palpitations, chest pain, and overall bad feelings. Went back to only the atenolol. Today is 2 days after stopping and I feel better as far as the weakness, but my pressure is back up. Waiting for the doctor to give me something else to try."

2 / 10

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Brown...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
November 13, 2018

"So I have been on and off Hydrochlorothiazide for about 3 years I recently started taking them again on the 25th of October I was 249 pds now I'm 241 so I lost 9 pounds of lingering water weight in 20 days I find it very helpful."

10 / 10

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Anonymous
November 7, 2020

"I took this medication combo hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene for 2 years then all of a sudden I had really bad shortness of breath it felt like anxiety. I took a Benadryl and naproxen because it felt like my throat was closing. The shortness of breath went away every time I start back on this medication I get this horrible shortness of breath I won’t be taking this medication anymore."

3 / 10

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Snook
Taken for 10 years or more
March 14, 2023

Dyazide (hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene) "I had taken Dyazide for years. Couple of years ago during the pandemic, pharmacist informed me that it was being discontinued. Switched over to Triamtrene. This is not working. My blood pressure has shot up and lowered so many months. I think I have gotten a bad batch of medicine. Even had to go to the hospital. I have lost weight and blood pressure is getting higher and higher. I am not diabetic. There is such a thing that if you don't report it, your doctor just lets it go in one ear and out the other. Any one else have issues with this generic?"

1 / 10

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Stacy...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
June 14, 2022

"Been taking this drug for about 5 years. In year 2 started having severe back pain. Last year was diagnosed with gout that rendered me unable to walk. URIC ACID WAS A 12.8. Had to be put on uric acid lowering meds due to this drug. Now I only take it every other day. But dieting and fasting and watching what I eat has made the biggest difference."

3 / 10

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Mimi
Taken for less than 1 month
September 25, 2021

"Was on medicine for 7 days first 4 days were fine last 3 days took a turn for worse felt dizzy, heart palpitations and severe nausea. I went to the ER the doctor told me the medicine was to hard for my body electrolytes were thrown off and it started to effect my kidney I had to have 2 liters of fluid and a potassium pill was given"

2 / 10

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Mikey
Taken for less than 1 month
December 24, 2020

"On 37.5 dose for BP for 5 days now. Already taking Carvedilol for heart rhythm (low dose) and Losartan 100mg also for BP. My doctor suggested this drug to help with Potassium levels since a previous diuretic caused me all kinds of heart rhythm issues. Was fine until today (day 5) and now getting some of my unusual heart beats. No other side effects noticed yet. I will see how it goes but hoping it will stabilize and my heart will stop with the rhythm issue. Took BP 3 times today 140/96 136/102 145/87....none are great. Was hoping to see a bigger drop by now. Was running about 157/102 prior. Fingers crossed but may have to look for a different path forward."

6 / 10

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Yav
Taken for 1 to 6 months
April 12, 2023

"I am a 75-year-old male. Two months ago my doctor added Triamterene-HCTZ 37.5-25 mg to my regular BP medicine Amlodipine Besylate 5 mg that I have been taking for the last two years. I now take 1/2 tablet of the former and one tablet of the latter a day. The blood pressure is now reduced to 130/75 from 150/90. The side effects started to show after a month of Triamterene-HCTZ: terrible cough, and pain in my lower right side going to my testicles, dizziness, and hot flashes. I will ask my doctor to prescribe another BP medicine. I tried Lisinopril, and Losartan in the past with an unbearable cough as a side effect."

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Mary
Taken for 10 years or more
January 24, 2023

"I have been on triamterene 37.5-25 hydrochlorothiazide for over 35 years. Lately noticed I need to watch closer my diet more and watch my salt intake. The doctor has been trying to change my medication with no success. I have had no major side effects. I have to make sure to stay hydrated and eat some bananas and other food to keep potassium in balance to avoid leg cramps."

9 / 10

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Joe
Taken for less than 1 month
July 22, 2018

Dyazide (hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene) "Stopped after two days on med. Very bad shortness of breath, nausea and feeling lightheaded. I now have a cough. I am in my 2nd day of not taking the drug and hope I start feeling better. Very bad!!"

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The...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
September 23, 2015

"I've been this medicine for 8 yrs and now I'm experiencing severe debilitating joint pain. It feels like gout. I am also wheezing now. I'm ready to get off of it and try something else."

5 / 10

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Anonymous
November 11, 2009

Dyazide (hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene) "The best !! I was able to drop all of my other medications with the help of this drug.."

10 / 10

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SUSAN
June 5, 2018

Maxzide (hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene) "I've been on Maxide for a couple of years and love the progress I'm making. I could tell as soon as I started this I was on the right track. Thanks Doc"

10 / 10

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Anonymous
April 19, 2009

"I just started taking it and my leg cramps on the third night were terrible. I am glad to see others said this went away eventually."

5 / 10

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mavis...
July 10, 2008

"Have been taking this for 16 days, has certainly lowered my blood pressure to normal, from 160 over 87. No noticible side effects. So far so good."

10 / 10

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Vbano
Taken for 10 years or more
August 17, 2019

Maxzide (hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene) "This drug was is very effective when treating blood pressure, however there were episodes of bleeding after drinking beverages that contained caffiene or if I didn't drink enough water."

10 / 10

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BP Void
November 13, 2019

"My doctor prescribed the hydrochlorothiazide with triamterene medicine combo years ago. I ended up having bladder problems as a result."

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New...
Taken for less than 1 month
March 19, 2021

"Lost almost 12 lbs of fluids in first 2 days, BP now excellent. Took about 2 weeks to stabilize. Definitely happy so far."

10 / 10

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