Hydralazide Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: HYDRALAZINE/HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE - ORAL
Pronounced: (hye-DRAL-a-zeen/HYE-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide)

Hydralazide Oral Warning

This product contains 2 drugs (hydralazine and hydrochlorothiazide). Generally, it should not be used when treating high blood pressure for the first time. Your doctor should first give you each of the drugs separately so that he or she can find the best dose of each drug for you. Use this combination product only if your doctor has decided that the doses of each drug in this product are right for your condition. Your doctor may need to continually adjust your medications depending on your condition.

Hydralazide Oral Side Effects

Headache, pounding/fast heartbeat, dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal pain 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, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

To reduce the risk of dizziness, get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.

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.

This medication may infrequently cause nerve problems. Tell your doctor promptly if you experience numbness or tingling. Your doctor may recommend a vitamin B6 supplement (pyridoxine).

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

severe tiredness
aching/swollen joints
rash on nose and cheeks
swollen glands
change in the amount of urine
bloody/pink urine
dark urine
yellowing eyes/skin
signs of infection (such as fever, chills, persistent sore throat)
easy bruising/bleeding

The hydrochlorothiazide in this product may cause a loss of too much body water (dehydration) or salt/minerals. Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious symptoms of dehydration or salt/mineral loss:

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