Afeditab CR is a prescription drug used to control high blood pressure. This eMedTV article offers an in-depth look at Afeditab CR, including information about how it works, its side effects, and what to tell your doctor before taking the medication.
Common side effects of Afeditab CR include such things as dizziness, headaches, and swelling. This eMedTV segment lists other Afeditab CR side effects, including potentially serious side effects that you should immediately report to your doctor.
Depression is a rare side effect of Afeditab CR. This eMedTV page explains why it is hard to determine if Afeditab CR alone causes depression and discusses what your doctor may recommend if you are taking Afeditab CR and depression becomes a problem.
People taking Afeditab CR may experience a dry mouth. This eMedTV resource lists things you can try if you're taking Afeditab CR and dry mouth becomes a problem, such as sipping water or sugarless drinks often and avoiding caffeine and alcohol.
It is possible to develop impotence while taking Afeditab CR. This part of the eMedTV Web site discusses the results of clinical studies involving Afeditab CR and impotence, explaining how often the condition occurs and what your doctor may suggest.
Afeditab CR uses are primarily for treating high blood pressure in adults. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how Afeditab CR works to control blood pressure and describes possible off-label uses of the drug (such as treating preterm labor).
Afeditab CR dosing for treating high blood pressure generally starts at 30 mg once daily. As this eMedTV page explains, your doctor may adjust your Afeditab CR dosage based on other medical conditions you have or other medications you are taking.
When medicines such as warfarin or digoxin are taken with Afeditab CR, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV page offers a more complete list of drugs that may cause Afeditab CR interactions and explains the problems these interactions can cause.
Afeditab CR may cause water retention (edema) and can cause congestive heart failure in some people. This eMedTV segment discusses other Afeditab CR warnings and precautions to be aware of, including information on who should not take the drug.
Overdosing on Afeditab CR may result in fluid in the lungs, low blood pressure, or a loss of consciousness. This eMedTV article identifies possible signs of an Afeditab CR overdose and discusses various treatment options that are available.
In animal studies, Afeditab CR was shown to increase the risk of miscarriages and birth defects. This eMedTV article discusses Afeditab CR and pregnancy, including information about when a doctor may still prescribe the drug to a pregnant woman.
Although Afeditab CR does pass through breast milk, it still may be safe to breastfeed while on this drug. This eMedTV page explains, however, that the manufacturer of Afeditab CR does not recommend taking Afeditab CR and breastfeeding.
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