Amiloride + Atenolol + Hydrochlorothiazide

Uses

Atenolol, Amiloride, and Hydrochlorothiazide are used in the treatment of hypertension (high blood pressure).

How it Works

How Atenolol, Amiloride, and Hydrochlorothiazide work Atenolol, Amiloride, and Hydrochlorothiazide is a combination of three medicines.

Side Effects

Common side effects of Atenolol, Amiloride, and Hydrochlorothiazide include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, weakness, headache, dizziness, cold extremities, increased blood uric acid, slow heart rate, numbness of extremities, muscle cramps, decreased blood pressure, increased blood lipid levels, decreased sodium levels in blood, and decreased magnesium levels in blood.

Expert Advice

Take it in the morning on an empty stomach to minimize nighttime urination.
You may experience dizziness for the first few days.
Do not drive or engage in activities requiring concentration until you understand how Atenolol + Amiloride + Hydrochlorothiazide affects you.
This medication may increase potassium levels in your blood.
Avoid potassium supplements and potassium-rich foods, such as bananas and broccoli.
It can mask symptoms of low blood sugar if you are diabetic.
Regularly monitor your blood sugar levels.
Check your blood pressure after starting Atenolol + Amiloride + Hydrochlorothiazide and inform your doctor if it does not decrease.