Accuretic Oral

Accuretic Oral Warning

This drug can cause serious (possibly fatal) harm to an unborn baby if used during pregnancy. Therefore, it is important to prevent pregnancy while taking this medication. Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss the use of reliable forms of birth control while taking this medication. If you are planning pregnancy, become pregnant, or think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor immediately.

Accuretic Oral Side Effects

Dizziness, lightheadedness, drowsiness, headache, tiredness, blurred vision, or dry cough may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. You may also experience decreased sexual ability or increased sensitivity to the sun. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

The hydrochlorothiazide in this product may cause too much body water and salt to be lost (dehydration). Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious symptoms of dehydration:

• very dry mouth
• thirst
• muscle cramps
• weakness
• fast heartbeat
• nausea
• vomiting
• severe dizziness
• unusual decrease in the amount of urine
• fainting
• seizures

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

• signs of infection (e.g., fever, chills, persistent sore throat)
• easy bruising/bleeding
• irregular heartbeat
• numbness/tingling/swelling of the hands/feet
• muscle/joint aches

This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver problems. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects:

• yellowing eyes/skin
• dark urine
• severe stomach/abdominal pain
• persistent tiredness
• persistent nausea/vomiting

Seek immediate medical attention if this rare but very serious side effect occurs:

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