Vaseretic Oral

Vaseretic 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.

Vaseretic Oral Side Effects

Dizziness, lightheadedness, or tiredness may occur as your body adjusts to the medication. Dry cough may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell 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 salts to be lost (dehydration). Tell your doctor immediately if you have any of these unlikely but serious symptoms of dehydration:

• very dry mouth
• extreme thirst
• muscle cramps/weakness
• fast heartbeat
• severe dizziness
• confusion
• fainting
• seizures

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

• toe/joint pain
• irregular heartbeat

This drug may rarely cause serious (possibly fatal) liver problems. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice any of the following rare but very serious side effects:

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

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

• signs of infection (such as fever, persistent sore throat)
• easy bruising/bleeding
• unusual change in the amount of urine (not including the normal increase in urine when you first start this drug)

A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:

• rash
• itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
• severe dizziness
• trouble breathing

This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

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