MAXZIDE Reviews (HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; TRIAMTERENE)Average Rating: 2.8 (42 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare MAXZIDE with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR MAXZIDE | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | For fluid rentention and swelling | Unconsciousness, Rapid Heart Beat,Severe Swelling Of The Feet. Blood Clots almost Death. | I Do Not Advise Anyone To Take This Medication. It Is Dangerous And Should Be Taken Off The Shelves. | F | 80 | 6 days 25mg 1X day | 5/7/2010 | 5 | edema, high blood pressure | F | 78 | 3 years 37.5/25 1X day | 11/28/2010 | 1 | Hypertension | ED and loss of sexual desire | Took for 12 1/2 years. Serious rebound when discontinued, tapered 1/2 dose for 2 weeks, the stopped. Still got lots of edema and some shortness of breath. Gained 7 lbs. while eating less and avoiding salt. Had to take some lasix a couple of times to control shortness of breath. After 3 weeks, still having some edema but off if for good. | M | 76 | 37.5/25 1X day | 7/19/2012 | 2 | Hypertension | severe erectile dysfunction - had none before taking this medication. Much worse that beta-blockers, which are generally not a problem (excepting atenolol). | Abrupt withdrawal may cause serious rebound edema. Recommend a two week taper to withdraw. | M | 73 | 4 years | 8/21/2009 | 1 | High bp | After just 4 days on maxzide, my potassium was depleted causing me to lose consciousness. My heart beat was under 50 bpm. Had I not been rushed to the ER I would have died. This medication is dangerous. | F | 65 | 4 days ? | 3/24/2016 | 4 | hypertension | At first the drug made me a bit short of breath and made my heart pound, especially after slight exertion like climbing stairs. But I stuck with it, and now the only side effect of course is increased urination. | My blood pressure dropped from 135/80 to 120/70 on average in a couple of days. And has stayed low consistently. | F | 63 | 12 months | 8/19/2009 | 1 | hypertension | Saturday: Itook 1/2 pill at 4pm last night. That night I was nausous; rapid heart rate and felt jittery. The next morning, I weighed myself and found out I had lost 4 lbs. Pharmacist said the dosage was too high for me and not to take any more until I speak with my dr. on Monday. | M | 63 | 1 days | 1/5/2008 | 1 | Peripheral edema | Developed squamous cell carcinoma on my leg. Recent derm studies show an increase for this skin cancer in people taking thiazide diuretics. The drug worked but I stopped because of this. I am waiting out up to 4 weeks to see if the fluid balance normalizes (can have rebound edema from stopping after long term use) before my doctor would prescribe an alternative. After two weeks I am seeing less edema. Yes I gained a few pounds but am restricting sodium more than I was. | Was great at first until my derm biopsied a lesion that is SSC. | F | 63 | 20 years 25 mg 1X day | 7/9/2018 | 5 | hypertension | no side effects at all! | F | 62 | 2 years | 2/28/2009 | 4 | blood pressure | I found out years later that it caused uric acid buildup which is very painful gout. Also, caused my elevated liver enzymes. | My doctor will not change this medicine because it is effective for the blood pressure but has caused other problems. | 61 | 10 years | 7/13/2009 | 1 | hypertension | The side effects were pulse rate of 95 - 110, sleeplessness, dehydration, nausea, muscle aches, frequent urination, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, | My doctor prescribed maxzide to replace my normal diuretic, 25mg Hydochlorothiazide, to prevent potassium loss, due to mild dehydration. This medication further dehydrated me to the point I was unable to function. I quit taking it after 5 days and went back to my original medication. It took another 5 days for the symptoms to go back to normal and my blood pressure to go back to normal. Be very cautious when taking this medication and at the first sign of any problems stop. My blood pressure while taking this medication was as high as 160/105. | F | 61 | 5 days | 7/16/2009 | 4 | fluid retention & HBP | As far as I know, so far none. After trying many BP meds with lots of side effects, this one was the best for me. | When my weight goes up, my BP goes up also. For me Maxzide 25 does not hold the BP down after 150 lbs. So it is probably good for people 150 lbs. or lower. | F | 60 | 2 years | 9/4/2007 | 2 | Ménière's Desease | Lowering Potassium!! Jittery, headaches, Rheumatoid flares, high liver enzymes, vision problems | I am already on 20meq potassium 4 times per day. Doc said this was the pill that would help me from having vertigo attacks and also bring Potassium levels up. Started with good Potassium readings of 4.7 which have steadily dropped to 3.3 and a whole load of problems besides those mentioned above. My regular Phys. Says the Maxizide is the culprit of Potassium and other electrolytes going down, liver problems, and other side effects. It is now 5 days since my lower dose of 1/2 pill (37.5-25) has been started. My potassium is going back up, but my Rheumatoid flares that began with the higher dose is getting worse. I am to look for fluid retention, but so far there has been none. My hands, however are getting very stiff. I have more blood work next week. I am afraid lowering the Maxzide is going to start my vertigo attacks again, but I can't live with lowering electrolytes and the other effects I was having. Just praying all holds steady soon! | F | 60 | 1 years 75-50 | 12/11/2014 | 5 | Fluid retention | No side effects. | Very well pleased, my pharmasist stated that maxzide was one of the safest drugs for this problem. In that it does not effect the enzymes balance. | M | 59 | 20 years 25 mg 1X day | 7/28/2010 | 5 | HTN | The only side effects I've experienced are leg cramps. These do not occur as long as I stay well-hydrated. | Great impact on my blood pressure. When I miss a dose or two, my B/P shoots up to 130/80. When I take it religiously, my B/P runs about 110/70. | F | 59 | 10 years 75/50 1X day | 1/16/2012 | 4 | Blood pressure | Dark patches and spots on face and legs. Headaches and muscle cramps as I aged. | As with all drugs, only take when the benefits outweighs the risks. | F | 57 | 22 years 25 MG 1X day | 11/20/2021 | 1 | High Blood pressure | Severe constipation with stomach pain, bloating, tired, foggy, not tracking well, muscle aches, vision blurry, out of breath when walking short distances, a miserable experience. I’m getting off tomorrow now that I’ve done research and learned about it. | Don’t take. Long and short term affects. I mean any drug that depletes sodium, water and potassium can’t be a good thing. Look up what happens to your body without those chemicals. | F | 56 | 1 years 75-50 | 5/17/2018 | 1 | hypertension | I have MS which is a autoamune disease. I took Maxzide for 2 days and I had muscle cramps that is almost stopped me from breathing. I was taken to the hospital ER and almost died there. The product contains sulfa drugs and I wasnt told it did because the detailing sales person who pushes this drug in the doctors offices and wines and dines the doctors to prescribe it forgets to inform him of this compound that could kill someone if they are allergic. I dont know how much damage this drug did to my body but the doctor is refusing to contact me about how I feel. | I almost lost my life on this drug. Test should be taken first before scripting it. It is not for everyone. | F | 56 | 2 days | 12/9/2006 | 1 | Hypertension | Kidney failure, uric acid kidney stones, drug-induced Lupus erythematosus, rhabdomyolysis. | If there is any family history of an autoimmune disease, mixed connective tissue disease, or kidney disease DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICATION. | F | 56 | 10 years 37.5/25 mg 1X day | 6/24/2010 | 1 | for hypertension | After taking a 1/2 pill dose of maxzide for 4 days, I abruptly lost consciousness while riding in the car. Fortunately, for me and the general public, I was not driving. I was picked up by ems, my heart rate was 40, not high enough to sustain consciousness. I just got out of the hospital, where I was given large iv doses of potassium because Maxzide had depleted the potassium out of my blood. I do not have kidney disease, as was just tested for that while in the hospital. | DON'T TAKE IT!!! | F | 56 | 4 days | 2/19/2007 |
MAXZIDE (HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE; TRIAMTERENE): This drug is used to treat high blood pressure. Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. This medication is a combination of two "water pills" (diuretics): triamterene and hydrochlorothiazide. This combination is used by people who have developed or are at risk for having low potassium levels on hydrochlorothiazide. It causes you to make more urine, which helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medication also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease. This can lessen symptoms such as shortness of breath or swelling in your ankles or feet. FDA Approval Date: 1988-05-13 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)