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I took one at nite. I got horrible abdominal cramps if I did not take with 8 oz of water followed by 8 oz when I woke up! Bathrm trips every 3 hours--hard to sleep. When I began taking it used just half for a full day -- to ease my system into it. When that seemed ok, took whole pill --mostly dehydrated and the effects of that. I drink more water/liquids intentionally to avoid cramps. Back to tak...

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GQ | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
12/31/2022
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.7
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Taking this medication for Meinere’s. Had three bouts of vertigo and nausea in one month. Since taking medication I have not had one episode. Notice some minor light headiness in am. Also, frequent urination.

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scottie | 55-64 | Transgender | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
5/16/2022
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 2.0
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Dr changed me to this medication from the combo diuretic containing this same med because of my Gout. I've been on it almost a month. Retaining water again. All my joints hurt . Especially my knees. I get to the point where I feel like I'm going to pass out. Hard to breath sometimes. To top it off I'm starting a Gout flare which is why I was switched to this to prevent to begin with.. Going to see about getting back on my old diuretic. . This one is awful..

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Mary | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months |
5/15/2020
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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I am 54 years old woman and never had any health issues except about 5 months ago when I went for my annual physical and my Doctor told me that I have high blood pressure. He put me on Triamterene 37.5mg. For the first couple of months everything seem to have been ok but slowly I started with this warm red rash and swelling on my hands, feeds and then my face started to swell up with the same warm rash and came with chills and body aces. I ended up at ER and the doctors there told me that I might have some kind of autoimmune disease. Had to see Rheumatologist. She did a bunch of blood tests (waiting for results) but also told me that I might be allergic to the BP med and should switch. I have switched to a different BP med (Amlodipine) and with that one I started immediately with racing/pounding heartbeat, light headed and a swelling. Therefore, I figured my body does not like any of these Bb meds. So I decided to stop taking the meds and start with a healthy, high potassium diet.. I will see what happens but warning, if you experience any of the above reactions, please consult your Doctor. You know your body best! Also, I am so grateful for these reviews, It helped me a lot in figuring out what is wrong with me. And no, I don’t think I have any kind of autoimmune disease, I truly believe all my issues are/were caused by these Bb meds.Read More Read Less

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ShopaholicDeb | 45-54 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/20/2019
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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Best medication I’ve ever been given. I was gaining so much weight dieting and exercise would give me a little results but I was having a tremendous problem with extremely high blood pressure. The doctor gave me this and after two weeks my blood pressure is down my headaches are gone and I lost 15 pounds; that’s how much water I was retaining. I’m also less hungry; I love this medication and I never even heard of it before the doctor gave it to me. For me it’s a miracle drug.

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jhozings77 | 55-64 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
2/26/2018
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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I've been taking it for a week. I have experienced being lightheaded, having a foggy brain, and a heart flutter for 2 days. After a week, still experiencing the above, but nothing with my heart. Breathing can be labored sometimes. I don't notice a difference in blood pressure drop. Doctor's appointment tomorrow to discuss issues. Currently dieting to drop weight with intention of getting off the medication.

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wattmay | 55-64 | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
2/7/2018
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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while taking this medicine, my urine had a loud indescribable foul smell, I also had a cough and congestion, as if I had a cold. I had feelings of not being able to properly breath. 2 days after stopping this medicine, my symptoms went away. To think I felt this way for 3 months OMG!!!!

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Rich | 75 or over | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
1/25/2018
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.7
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After about two years of taking this med my BP averaged 117/76. Side effects: morning dizziness and sometimes at bedtime and occasional dry mouth. Decided to take every other day instead of daily. Result after two months: no change. Tried eliminating med and after three days BP went up to 140/90. Resumed drug 4 times per week. In two weeks I will test and may have to resume daily dose. Side effects minor so I'll continue good diet and regular exercise.

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/19/2018
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 4.3
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Hypertension-dude | 45-54 | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/4/2017
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Gave me crazy achy legs while trying to sleep - interfered with any kind of effective rest...

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Sallyanne | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
5/20/2016
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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I'm on my third week of this medicine for Meniere's Disease. It has helped with the fluid that builds up in my inner ears but I'm extremely tired. I have also noticed my dry eyes are worse. I also have leg cramps.

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LaShelle | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/18/2015
Condition: Other
Overall rating 5.0
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I had severe swelling in my ankles and OTC water pills were causing leg/foot cramps. My Dr. prescribed Triamterene because it's a potassium retaining diuretic. The swelling went down immediately, as did my high blood pressure. It's been four months now and it's working great.

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writelady | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
6/11/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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bgard | 55-64 | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
4/20/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.7
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no problem, just concern about kidneys

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vern | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
4/4/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Even though my BP went down, I too have leg cramps,tired, nausea, but the worst is these canker sores throughout my mouth. Anyone experiencing the same?

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KDL | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
2/25/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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I took one at nite. I got horrible abdominal cramps if I did not take with 8 oz of water followed by 8 oz when I woke up! Bathrm trips every 3 hours--hard to sleep. When I began taking it used just half for a full day -- to ease my system into it. When that seemed ok, took whole pill --mostly dehydrated and the effects of that. I drink more water/liquids intentionally to avoid cramps. Back to taking 2 halves a day --every 12 hours --so I sleep without interruption! What really concerns me are the effects on A1c levels, potassium, kidneys -- I guess this is the lesser of the evils.Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
2/3/2014
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Monitor your sodium level as well as potassium. I spent two days in hospital following a weird span of symptoms, including syncope. The cause was very low sodium due to three years use of triamterene. Now that I switched meds, my sodium is fine.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
1/30/2014
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 3.0
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my ears ring when I take this med

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Butze | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/15/2014
Condition: Other
Overall rating 2.7
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Triamterene was prescribed to me to reduce the virtigo effects of Meniere's disease and it helped. However I took this now for over a year and became increasingly unwell. My heart beat became irregular and I was not able to go for long walks with my dog or do anything physically, which is very unusual for me. I am a very active and physical person, always on the go, but not the last 6-8 month. Finally I looked up Triamterene and found the warning that it causes fatally high potassium levels and that potassium must be regularly checked when taking this medication, which of course was never done. I stopped the meds instantly and notice now that I am retaining water to a much higher degree than ever before. My body must have become depended on the medication. I gained weight about 1 lbs per day and can not stop it. I was never overweight my whole life, always had a BMI of 17% or less and now I can't fit my cloth any more. There is no warning for this kind of side effects. Read More Read Less

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/30/2013
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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Heartburn upset stomach and weight gain

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PatsyC | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/6/2013
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 3.0
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Within an hour of taking medication I am sweating and itching. It makes me feel sleepy and 'foggy' - not good as this is affecting my productivity at work.

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