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Do not take captopril and hydrochlorothiazide if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking captopril and hydrochlorothiazide, call your doctor immediately. |
The combination of captopril and hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat high blood pressure. It is a combination of two medications. Captopril, an angiostensin-converting enzyme inhibitor, decreases certain chemicals that tighten blood vessels, so blood flows more smoothly and the heart can pump blood more efficiently. Hydrochlorothiazide, a thiazide diuretic ('water pill'), causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
Captopril and hydrochlorothiazide comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken two to three times a day on an empty stomach, 1 hour before meals. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take captopril and hydrochlorothiazide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
The combination of captopril and hydrochlorothiazide controls high blood pressure but does not cure it. Continue to take captopril and hydrochlorothiazide even if you feel well. Do not stop taking captopril and hydrochlorothiazide without talking to your doctor.
Before taking captopril and hydrochlorothiazide,
Captopril and hydrochlorothiazide should be taken 1 hour before meals.Talk to your doctor before using salt substitutes containing potassium. If your doctor prescribes a low-salt or low-sodium diet, follow those directions carefully.
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
Although side effects from captopril and hydrochlorothiazide are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.
Symptoms of overdose may include:
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your blood pressure should be checked regularly to determine your response to captopril and hydrochlorothiazide, and blood tests should be done occasionally.
Before having any laboratory test, tell your doctor and the laboratory personnel that you are taking captopril and hydrochlorothiazide.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
Last Revised - 01/01/2003
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