Zestoretic is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure in adults. This eMedTV article offers a more in-depth look at Zestoretic, including information about its effects, its side effects, and its available strengths.
Common side effects of Zestoretic include such things as dizziness, headache, and fatigue. This eMedTV segment lists other Zestoretic side effects, including a list of potentially serious health problems that may occur with the medication.
Zestoretic uses are focused on the treatment of high blood pressure in adults. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains how Zestoretic works to lower blood pressure. As discussed in this article, the drug hasn't been approved for use in children.
Zestoretic dosing for those with high blood pressure can start at 10 mg/12.5 mg or 20 mg/12.5 mg daily. As this eMedTV page explains, your doctor may adjust your Zestoretic dosage if side effects occur or if your blood pressure goal is not reached.
When medicines such as lithium or codeine are taken with Zestoretic, drug interactions may occur. This eMedTV article offers a more complete list of drugs that may cause Zestoretic interactions and explains the possible effects of such interactions.
Some Zestoretic precautions and warnings concern an increased risk for allergic reactions with the drug. This eMedTV segment discusses other warnings and precautions to be aware of with Zestoretic, such as its potential effects during pregnancy.
Taking Zestoretic during pregnancy can harm the fetus. This section of the eMedTV library discusses Zestoretic and pregnancy, including information about some of the complications that may occur in a fetus or newborn who is exposed to the drug.
Overdosing on Zestoretic may result in low blood pressure, kidney failure, and other problems. This eMedTV segment identifies possible signs of a Zestoretic overdose and discusses various treatment options that are available for such an overdose.
Generic Zestoretic is sold under the name Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide tablets. As this eMedTV article explains, generic Zestoretic is available in a number of strengths, including 10 mg/12.5 mg, 20 mg/12.5 mg, and 20 mg/25 mg tablets.
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