General Information on Maxzide
Maxzide is a well-known diuretic that is used quite frequently in the treatment of edema and hypertension. Its generic name is triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. Diuretics are substances that inhibit the body’s ability of water retention. Which means that their use results in frequent urination, or other forms of excretion in which salt and water are flushed out from the body. Maxzide is a prescription drug. Therefore, you cannot buy Maxzide without permission from an authorized medical practitioner.
Maxzide consists of two ingredients - triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic of the thiazide class. It enhances water excretion from the body, mainly affecting the functions of the kidney, and thereby reducing the volume of blood in the body. At the same time, the triamterene diuretic helps the body in maintaining its potassium balance. It is the triamterene diuretic that plays a key role in the functioning of the Maxzide drug. Triamterene helps regularize the potassium levels, which the hydrochlorothiazide affects severely. However, it must be noted that the increase in the potassium levels in the body must be kept in check by doctors. Any error might have a severe outcome.
Side Effects of Maxzide
The Maxzide diuretic is known to be tolerated by most people quite well. However, as with most forms of medication, some people do get affected by both minor and major forms of side effects. After thorough research into the behavior of Maxzide, its consumers have mainly shown the following side effects :
- Eye pain and vision related difficulties like blurred vision
- Nausea and frequent vomiting
- Dry mouth
- Anxiety and depression issues
- Diarrhea
- Lack of sleep or insomnia
The side effects listed above are some of the most common problems faced by consumers of the drug. However, these are not the only side effects. There are some other rare and infrequent side effects as well which have been notice in some Maxzide users. These side effects are often ignored because of their frequency of occurrence, but experienced medical practitioners advise users to seek help if any of these side effects surface. Some of these side effects are as follows.
- Fainting
- Dehydration, which may give rise to muscle cramps and heart irregularities.
- Kidney stones
- Diabetes
- Allergic reactions, like itching, rashes and breathing difficulties might surface as well
Pregnant women must also take precautions and should consult a doctor before taking Maxzide. Diuretics can harm unborn babies leading to serious complications.
Dosage of Maxzide
You may buy Maxzide in two strengths, Maxzide-25mg and Maxzide. Maxzide-25mg should be taken once or twice a day and Maxzide should be taken only once a day. The potassium levels of the body might shoot up due to the presence of the hydrochlorothiazide. This is why doctors need to monitor these levels constantly in order to prevent any mishap. Due to the high frequency of urination, it is recommended to take the drug in the late afternoons or early evenings.
Interactions
Medication like ACE inhibitors like Captopril, Enalapril, and Ramipril might interact with Maxzide. Other blood pressure medicines, laxatives and potassium containing medicines may also cause interactions.
