Indapamide

Indapamide is a medication that is licensed to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by congestive heart failure. It comes in tablet form and is available by prescription. Indapamide is a type of diuretic, which works by increasing the amount of salt and water that the kidneys remove from the blood. Side effects may include headaches, dizziness, and infections.

Indapamide Medication Information

What Is Indapamide?

Indapamide (Lozol^®) is a prescription medicine that is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. It is part of a class of medicines known as diuretics.

Side Effects of Indapamide

As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with indapamide.

However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it well. When side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.

The most common side effects of indapamide include:

Headache
Dizziness
Fatigue or weakness
Muscle cramps or muscle spasm
Numbness of the toes or fingers
Nervousness, tension, or anxiety
Infections
Back pain
Irritated or runny nose.

(Click Side Effects of Indapamide to learn about specific side effects, including some of the more serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)

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