Dosage Information for Oretic
The dose of Oretic that your healthcare provider recommends will vary, depending on a number of factors, including:
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you are currently taking
- How you respond to Oretic.
As with any medication, do not adjust your dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Oretic. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. If side effects do occur, they are often minor, meaning that they require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
The most common side effects of Oretic seen in people taking it for
high blood pressure include:
- Low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia) or other electrolyte imbalances
- Dizziness
- Upset stomach (nausea) or vomiting.
You can also read about other possible side effects by going to the following eMedTV articles: