Lozide

Lozide belongs to the group of medicines known as diuretics and is commonly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). It helps reduce the amount of water in the body by increasing flow of urine. Before using Lozide inform your doctor if you are pregnant, plan on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding; if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine; if you have allergic reactions to Lozide and its ingredient; if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes), or gout.

Important Information about Lozide

• Lozide may cause loss of potassium in your body.
• Avoid use of alcohol during the treatment.
• Lozide can increase uric acid.
• Lozide cannot cure high blood pressure it only controls it.

Lozide Side Effects

Common side effects:

• Dryness of mouth
• Increased thirst
• Irregular heartbeat
• Mood or mental changes
• Muscle cramps or pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Weak pulse

Rare side effects:

• Skin rash, itching, or hives
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness or lightheadedness (especially when getting up from a lying or sitting position)
• Headache
• Loss of appetite
• Trouble sleeping
• Stomach upset

This information is advisory only. It does not contain all information about this medication. If you have any questions about Lozide, ask your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.

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