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• What are hydrochlorothiazide and eprosartan (Teveten HCT)?
• What are the possible side effects of hydrochlorothiazide and eprosartan (Teveten HCT)?
• What is the most important information I should know about eprosartan and hydrochlorothiazide (Teveten HCT)?
• What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking hydrochlorothiazide and eprosartan (Teveten HCT)?
• How should I take hydrochlorothiazide and eprosartan (Teveten HCT)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Teveten HCT)?
• What happens if I overdose (Teveten HCT)?
• What should I avoid while taking hydrochlorothiazide and eprosartan (Teveten HCT)?
• What other drugs will affect hydrochlorothiazide and eprosartan (Teveten HCT)?
• Where can I get more information?

What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking hydrochlorothiazide and eprosartan (Teveten HCT)?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to eprosartan or hydrochlorothiazide (Carozide, Diaqua, Ezide HCTZ, HydroDiuril, Microzide, and others), or if you are unable to urinate.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely take this medication:

• kidney disease;
• liver disease;
• congestive heart failure;
• low or high levels of potassium in your blood;
• asthma or allergies;
• high cholesterol or triglyceride levels;
• gout;
• lupus;
• diabetes; or
• an allergy to sulfa drugs.

FDA pregnancy category D. This medication can cause harm to an unborn baby. Hydrochlorothiazide and eprosartan may cause injury and even death to the unborn baby if you take it during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy. Do not use hydrochlorothiazide and eprosartan without your doctor's consent if you are pregnant. Use an effective form of birth control. Stop using this medication and tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known whether hydrochlorothiazide and eprosartan passes into breast milk. Do not take this medication without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I take hydrochlorothiazide and eprosartan (Teveten HCT)?

Take this medication exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from this medication.

Take this medication with a full glass (8 ounces) of water.

To be sure this medication is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Your kidney function may also need to be tested. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor.

Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking this medication, which can lead to severely low blood pressure or a serious electrolyte imbalance.

Hydrochlorothiazide can interfere with the results of a thyroid test. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medication.

It may take up to 3 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.

If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time that you are using hydrochlorothiazide and eprosartan. You may need to stop using the medicine for a short time.

Store hydrochlorothiazide and eprosartan at room temperature away from moisture and heat.