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Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene and Heart Palpitations: What Users Say

Brand names: Dyazide, Maxzide, Maxzide-25

Heart palpitations: mentioned by 4 users (5.8%)

Based on user experiences from 69 Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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cramps 14.5%
nausea 14.5%
dizziness 13.0%
headaches 10.1%
constipation 7.2%
shortness of breath 7.2%
heart palpitations 5.8%
weakness 5.8%
confusion 4.3%
irritability 4.3%

Reviews for Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene

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Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Anonymous
  • November 15, 2010

Hydrochlorothiazide / triamterene for High Blood Pressure "I had a very bad reaction to Dyazide for high blood pressure. After 3 days, I was overwhelmed by disorientation, heart palpitations, muscle cramps in my feet and legs, dizziness, and nausea. Although I was drinking a great deal of water, I was found to be severely dehydrated with electrolyte imbalance."

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  • November 30, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I've been taking hydrochlorothiazide along with another blood pressure medication. I just recently started the hydrochlorothiazide about 2 months ago. This medication makes me gasp for air at night and also causes my neck near my jaw to hurt, along with palpitations in my heart. Don't know what to do anymore."

5 / 10
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  • Del...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 14, 2017

For High Blood Pressure "I have been on atenolol for years for fast heart rate. But as I've gotten older, my blood pressure has increased. My doctor added triamterene alongside 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 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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  • Mim...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • September 25, 2021

For High Blood Pressure "Was on medicine for 7 days. First 4 days were fine. Last 3 days took a turn for the worse. Felt dizzy, heart palpitations, and severe nausea. I went to the ER. The doctor told me the medicine was too hard for my body, electrolytes were thrown off, and it started to affect my kidney. I had to have 2 liters of fluid, and a potassium pill was given."

2 / 10
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