Zaroxolyn is a prescription drug that is approved to control high blood pressure and treat fluid retention. This eMedTV page explains how Zaroxolyn works and covers detailed information on its uses, possible side effects, and tips on taking the drug.
Common Zaroxolyn side effects include headaches, nausea, and diarrhea. This eMedTV page also outlines several side effects that should be reported to a doctor immediately, including yellowing of the skin, difficulty breathing, and fainting spells.
Zaroxolyn uses include the treatment of high blood pressure and water retention. This part of the eMedTV library describes these uses in more detail and explains how Zaroxolyn works to decrease blood volume by removing water and salt from the blood.
For treating water retention, the recommended starting Zaroxolyn dosage is 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. This eMedTV article also contains Zaroxolyn dosing recommendations for treating high blood pressure and offers tips on when and how to take the drug.
This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at possible Zaroxolyn drug interactions with other medications, such as digoxin, lithium, or other blood pressure medicines. This page also explains how these interactions can potentially lead to problems.
Zaroxolyn can make gout and lupus worse. This section of the eMedTV Web site offers other important Zaroxolyn warnings and precautions to be aware of, such as possible side effects to look out for, and describes who should not take the medication.
Generic Zaroxolyn is available in a variety of strengths and is manufactured by several companies. This eMedTV page explains that generic Zaroxolyn is available in tablet form under the name metolazone and lists some of the makers of the medication.
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