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May 27, 2012

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Tekturna HCT Patient Information Including Side Effects

Brand Names: Tekturna HCT

Generic Name: hydrochlorothiazide and aliskiren (Pronunciation: HYE droe KLOR oh THYE a zide and a LIS ke rin)

What is hydrochlorothiazide and aliskiren (Tekturna HCT)?

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.

Aliskiren is an anti-hypertensive (blood pressure lowering) medication. It works by decreasing substances in the body that narrow blood vessels and raise blood pressure.

The combination of hydrochlorothiazide and aliskiren is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

Hydrochlorothiazide and aliskiren may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What are the possible side effects of hydrochlorothiazide and aliskiren (Tekturna HCT)?

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
easy bruising or bleeding;
feeling like you might pass out;
urinating less than usual, or not at all;
fever, sore throat, and headache with a severe blistering, peeling, and red skin rash;
joint pain or swelling with fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, chest pain, unusual thoughts or behavior, and/or seizure (convulsions); or
dry mouth, increased thirst, drowsiness, confusion, increased urination, muscle pain or weakness, fast heart rate, or fainting.

Less serious side effects may include:

diarrhea, stomach pain, indigestion;
dizziness, spinning sensation;
blurred vision;
weakness;
joint pain;
runny or stuffy nose, sore throat; or
dry cough.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

What is the most important information I should know about hydrochlorothiazide and aliskiren (Tekturna HCT)?

Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are pregnant. Hydrochlorothiazide and aliskiren may cause injury and even death to the unborn baby if you take it during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

Do not use potassium supplements or salt substitutes while you are taking hydrochlorothiazide and aliskiren, unless your doctor has told you to.

There are many other medicines that can interact with hydrochlorothiazide and aliskiren. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.

It may take up to 4 weeks for this medication to control your blood pressure. Keep using this medication even if you feel fine. High blood pressure often has no symptoms.

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