Moduretic is a drug used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention due to congestive heart failure. This eMedTV article discusses this drug in detail, including information on how it works, dosing guidelines, possible side effects, and more.
Common side effects of Moduretic include dizziness, headaches, and weakness. This page on the eMedTV Web site discusses several common and rare Moduretic side effects, including a list of those that may require immediate medical attention.
Moduretic is approved to treat high blood pressure and water retention due to congestive heart failure. This eMedTV segment takes a closer look at these and other Moduretic uses, including "off-label" uses and giving the drug to children.
This eMedTV segment discusses the factors that will determine your Moduretic dosage, including other medications you may be taking. Typically, the recommended starting dosage for this medication is one tablet daily, taken with food.
As this eMedTV article explains, drug interactions can occur when Moduretic is combined with diabetes medications, other blood pressure drugs, or a number of other medicines. This resource offers a detailed look at Moduretic drug interactions.
Moduretic may cause gout or make it worse in people who already have it. This eMedTV selection provides several Moduretic warnings and precautions, including what to talk about with your doctor, as well as who should avoid the drug.
Impotence is a rare side effect of Moduretic, occurring in less than 1 percent of people. This page of the eMedTV Web site talks about Moduretic and impotence, including information on the treatment options that are available for this side effect.
Depression is a rare but possible side effect of Moduretic. As this eMedTV page explains in this discussion on Moduretic and depression, less than 1 percent of people reported it in clinical trials, so it is unclear if there is a connection or not.
As this eMedTV Web page explains, signs of a Moduretic overdose may include weakness, vomiting, and high potassium levels. This article also offers detailed information on the various treatment options that are available.
As this eMedTV page explains, Moduretic may be safe to use when pregnant; however, women are typically advised to avoid the drug during this time. This page discusses Moduretic and pregnancy, including information on pregnancy Category B drugs.
It is not known what effects Moduretic might have on a nursing infant. This article from the eMedTV Web site offers a discussion on Moduretic and breastfeeding, including the drug manufacturer's recommendations on the subject.
Moduretic is currently available in generic form only. As this eMedTV segment explains, three companies currently manufacture it. This article also explains why the original manufacturer of brand-name Moduretic no longer makes the drug.
As explained in this eMedTV page, alternatives to Moduretic include medications and lifestyle changes (such as losing weight and limiting salt intake). This page takes a detailed look at Moduretic alternatives, including why they might be necessary.
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