Diuril is a drug often prescribed to treat water retention and high blood pressure. This page on the eMedTV site offers dosing information for this medication, explains how it works, and provides general warnings and precautions to be aware of.
Potential Diuril side effects include vision problems, anemia, and high cholesterol. This section of the eMedTV library describes other possible side effects of Diuril and includes a list of serious side effects that may require medical attention.
Diuril is used for treating water retention and controlling high blood pressure. As this eMedTV page explains, the drug can also be used for treating other conditions. "Off-label" Diuril uses include the treatment of high calcium levels in the blood.
The suggested Diuril dosage for adults with high blood pressure or water retention is 500 to 1000 mg daily. This eMedTV page also offers Diuril dosing recommendations for infants and children, and provides information on when and how to take the drug.
When alcohol, colestipol, or barbiturates are taken in combination with Diuril, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV page lists other drugs that may lead to Diuril interactions and explains what may happen when these medicines are taken together.
Diuril may potentially worsen (or even cause) systemic lupus erythematosus. This eMedTV article contains more Diuril warnings and precautions, including a list of other possible side effects, and explains who should not take the medication.
Diuril is currently only available in generic form. As this article from the eMedTV Web site explains, generic Diuril (known as chlorothiazide) comes in 250 mg and 500 mg tablets and is manufactured by several companies.
