Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking Orudis.
Side effects may include:
Abdominal pain, changes in kidney function, constipation, diarrhea, dreams, fluid retention, gas, headache, inability to sleep, indigestion, nausea, nervousness
Fluid and Electrolyte Disturbances
Sodium retention, Fluid retention, Congestive heart failure in susceptible patients, Potassium loss, Hypokalemic alkalosis, Hypertension
Musculoskeletal
Muscle weakness, Steroid myopathy, Loss of muscle mass, Osteoporosis, Vertebral compression fractures, Aseptic necrosis of femoral and humeral heads, Pathologic fracture of long bones
Gastrointestinal
Peptic ulcer with possible perforation and hemorrhage, Pancreatitis, Abdominal distention, Ulcerative esophagitis
Dermatologic
Impaired wound healing, Thin fragile skin, Petechiae and ecchymoses, Facial erythema, Increased sweating, May suppress reactions to skin tests
Neurological
Convulsions, Increased intracranial pressure with papilledema (pseudotumor cerebri) usually after treatment, Vertigo, Headache
Endocrine
Menstrual irregularities, Development of Cushingoid state, Suppression of growth in children, Secondary adrenocortical and pituitary unresponsiveness, particularly in times of stress, as in trauma, surgery, or illness, Decreased carbohydrate tolerance, Manifestations of latent diabetes mellitus, Increased requirements of insulin or oral hypoglycemic agents in diabetics
Ophthalmic
Posterior subcapsular cataracts, Increased intraocular pressure, Glaucoma, Exophthalmos
Metabolic
Negative nitrogen balance due to protein catabolism
The following additional reactions are related to parenteral corticosteroid therapy:
Allergic, anaphylactic or other hypersensitivity reactions, Hyperpigmentation or hypopigmentation, Subcutaneous and cutaneous atrophy, Sterile abscess
Frequent urination may last for up to 6 hours after a dose and should decrease after you take furosemide for a few weeks. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
* muscle cramps
* weakness
* dizziness
* confusion
* thirst
* upset stomach
* vomiting
* blurred vision
* headache
* restlessness
* constipation
If you have any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
* fever
* sore throat
* ringing in the ears
* unusual bleeding or bruising
* loss of hearing
* severe rash with peeling skin
* difficulty breathing or swallowing
* rapid, excessive weight loss
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Do not let anyone else take your medicine.
Frequent urination may last for up to 6 hours after a dose and should decrease after you take furosemide for a few weeks. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
* muscle cramps
* weakness
* dizziness
* confusion
* thirst
* upset stomach
* vomiting
* blurred vision
* headache
* restlessness
* constipation
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory.
Do not let anyone else take your medicine.
Although side effects from triamterene are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
* upset stomach
* vomiting
* diarrhea
* dizziness
If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:
* muscle weakness or cramps
* rash
* difficulty breathing or swallowing
* fatigue
* slow or irregular heartbeat
* sore throat
* severe dry mouth
* unusual bruising or bleeding
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your blood pressure should be checked regularly, and blood tests should be done occasionally.
Triarese From PROCTER&GAMBLE
