Oretic

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.
 
(Click Hydrochlorothiazide Dosing for more information about dosing guidelines for Oretic.)
 

Side Effects of Oretic

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.
     
(Click Side Effects of Hydrochlorothiazide to learn more, including potentially serious side effects to look out for.)
 
You can also read about other possible side effects by going to the following eMedTV articles:
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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