Teveten HCT

Special warnings about Teveten HCT

Teveten HCT can cause an excessive drop in blood pressure, especially when you first begin taking it. If you feel light-headed or faint, let the doctor know about it. If you actually pass out, stop taking Teveten HCT and see your doctor immediately. The problem is more likely if you suffer from a lack of fluid, due either to inadequate intake or to excessive sweating, diarrhea, or vomiting.

Excessive fluid loss can also lead to a chemical imbalance in the body. Warning signs include dry mouth, thirst, diminished urination, weakness, lack of energy, drowsiness, restlessness, confusion, seizures, muscle pain, muscle fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and rapid heartbeat. Alert your doctor if you develop any of these symptoms.

If you have liver or kidney disease, diabetes, gout, or lupus erythematosus, Teveten HCT should be used with caution. This drug may bring out hidden diabetes. If you are already taking insulin or oral diabetes drugs, your dosage may have to be adjusted. If you have asthma or a history of allergies, you may be at greater risk of an allergic reaction to this medication.

This drug is not approved for children.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Teveten HCT

Unless your doctor approves, avoid potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes while taking Teveten HCT.

If Teveten HCT is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Teveten HCT with the following:

• Alcohol
• Barbiturates such as phenobarbital and Seconal
• Cholestyramine (Questran)
• Colestipol (Colestid)
• Diuretics that leave potassium in the body, including amiloride, spironolactone, and triamterene
• Insulin
• Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
• Narcotic painkillers such as Demerol, OxyContin, and Percodan
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as Aleve, Anaprox, and Motrin
• Other blood pressure medications such as Procardia XL and Tenormin
• Oral diabetes drugs such as Diabinese, DiaBeta, and Glucotrol
• Steroid medications such as prednisone