The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
Side effects occurring in up to 8% of people:
- Headache
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Lower appetite
- Rash
Less Common Side Effects
- Feeling tired
- Irregular heartbeat
- Diarrhea
- Stomach pain
- Shortness of breath
- Itchiness
- Gout
- Dehydration
Amiloride/HCTZ serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Severe allergic reaction: swelling of your lips, tongue, throat, or face; trouble breathing; rash
- High potassium levels: nausea, muscle weakness, abnormal heartbeat
Source: DailyMed
The following Amiloride/HCTZ side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Confusion
difficulty breathing
irregular heartbeat
nausea or vomiting
nervousness
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
stomach pain
trouble breathing
weakness or heaviness of the legs
Less common
Dizziness
fainting
fast or slow heartbeat
labored breathing
tightness in the chest
Rare
Ankle, knee, or great toe joint pain
arm, back, or jaw pain
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloody or black, tarry stools
bloody urine
burning while urinating
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
chest pain, discomfort, or heaviness
chills
cloudy urine
cold sweats
coma
cracks in the skin
decreased awareness or responsiveness
decreased frequency or amount of urine
difficult or painful urination
dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up from a lying or sitting position suddenly
headache
increase in heart rate
increased blood pressure
increased thirst
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
lightheadedness
loss of appetite
loss of heat from the body
lower back or side pain
muscle pain or cramps
pounding heartbeat or pulse
rapid breathing
red skin lesions, often with a purple center
red, irritated eyes
red, swollen skin
seizures
severe sleepiness
severe stomach pain
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
sunken eyes
sweating
swelling of the face, ankles, hands, fingers, or lower legs
trouble breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds
wrinkled skin
Incidence not known
Persistent non-healing sore
pink growth
reddish patch or irritated area
shiny bump
white, yellow or scar-like area
Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:
Symptoms of overdose
Drowsiness
irritability
mood changes
pain or weakness in the hands or feet
trembling
weak pulse
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common
Leg ache
Rare
Bad taste
bloated, full feeling
blurred or loss of vision
changes in appetite
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
discouragement
disturbed color perception
double vision
excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
feeling of constant movement of self or surroundings
feeling of warmth
feeling sad or empty
general feeling of discomfort or illness
hair loss or thinning of hair
hiccups
inability to have or keep an erection
increased sweating
increased urge to urinate during the night
indigestion
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
loss of bladder control
loss of interest or pleasure
night blindness
overbright appearance of lights
passing of gas
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally upper chest
seeing halos around lights
sensation of spinning
sleepiness
stomach fullness or discomfort
swelling of the breasts or breast soreness in both females and males
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
tunnel vision
unable to sleep
waking to urinate at night
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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