Oreticyl Forte Oral

In Depth

Uses and How to Use
Precautions and Side Effects
Dosage and Storage

Generic Name: RAUWOLFIA ALKALOIDS/THIAZIDE DIURETICS - ORAL

Oreticyl Forte Oral Side Effects

Dizziness, drowsiness, headache, loss of appetite, nasal congestion, frequent urination or fatigue may occur as your body adjusts to the medication.

To avoid dizziness and lightheadedness when rising from a seated or lying position, change positions slowly. Avoid prolonged standing and be careful on stairs.

Inform your doctor if you develop:

chest pain
an irregular heartbeat
shortness of breath
depression
impotence
stomach cramps
skin rash
nervousness

If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Oreticyl Forte Oral Precautions

This medication may increase sensitivity to sunlight. Avoid prolonged exposure. Wear protective clothing and use a sunscreen.

This medicine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Small amounts of this medication appear in breast milk. Consult with your doctor before breast-feeding.

Warning to diabetic patients: this medication may raise your blood sugar.

It is best to avoid alcohol and becoming over-heated because of an increased likelihood of lightheadedness and dizziness.

Be sure your doctor knows your complete medical history especially if:

you are prone to depression
you have ulcers or gallstones

Tell your doctor if you are allergic to sulfa drugs. You may also be allergic to this medication.

Oreticyl Forte Oral Drug Interactions

Inform your doctor about all the medicine you use (both prescription and nonprescription), especially of:

MAO inhibitors (e.g., furazolidone, linezolid, phenelzine, selegiline, tranylcypromine)
digoxin

Avoid any drugs that increase your heart rate or make you excited, like decongestants, because it may interfere with your blood pressure medicine. Decongestants are commonly found in cough-and-cold medicines.

If your medicine contains a thiazide and you take colestipol or cholestyramine, take the diuretic 1 hour before or 4 hours after the cholesterol-lowering medicine because of decreased adsorption.

Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

Oreticyl Forte Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA), or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).