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What is Lozol and why is it prescribed? Lozol is used in the treatment of high blood pressure, either alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications. Lozol is also used to relieve salt and fluid retention. During pregnancy, your doctor may prescribe Lozol to relieve fluid retention caused by a specific condition or when fluid retention causes extreme discomfort that is not relieved by rest. If you have high blood pressure, you must take Lozol regularly for it to be effective. Lozol does not cure high blood pressure but it keeps it under control. How should you take Lozol? Follow your doctors directions for taking Lozol. Suddenly stopping Lozol could cause your condition to worsen. Lozol is best taken in the morning. If you miss a dose take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take two doses at the same time. Store Lozol at room temperature. Protect from excessive heat. Keep the container tightly closed. Are there any Lozol side effects? Lozol side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Lozol side effects may include agitation, anxiety, back pain, dizziness, headache, infection, irritability, muscle cramps or spasms, nasal inflammation, nervousness, numbness in hands and feet, pain, tension, weakness, fatigue, and loss of energy or tiredness. Less common or rare Lozol side effects may include abdominal pain or cramps, allergic reactions, blisters, blood disorders, blurred vision, bruises, chest pain, conjunctivitis, constipation, cough, depression, diarrhea, dizziness when standing up too quickly, drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive urination at night, fever, fluid retention, flu-like symptoms, flushing, fluttering heartbeat, frequent urination, hives, impotence or reduced sex drive, indigestion, inflamed lungs, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, itching, light-headedness, liver disorders, loss of appetite, nausea, nervousness, premature heart contractions, production of large amounts of pale urine, rash, runny nose, sensitivity to light, sore throat, stomach irritation, tingling in hands and feet, vertigo, vomiting, weakness, weak or irregular heartbeat, and weight loss. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Lozol? If Lozol is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Lozol with Lithium (Eskalith), Norepinephrine (a drug used to treat cardiac arrest and to maintain blood pressure), or Other high blood pressure medications (such as Aldomet and Tenormin). Are there any special warnings about Lozol? Diuretics such as Lozol can cause the body to lose too much salt and potassium, especially among elderly women. Signs of an excessively low potassium level include muscle weakness and rapid or irregular heartbeat. To boost your potassium level, your doctor may recommend eating potassium-rich foods or taking a potassium supplement. The risk of potassium loss increases when larger doses are used, if you have cirrhosis, or if you are also using corticosteroids or ACTH. Your doctor should check your blood regularly, especially if you have an irregular heartbeat or are taking heart medications. Lozol should be used with care if you have gout or high uric acid levels, liver disease, diabetes, or lupus erythematosus, a disease of the connective tissue. Lozol should be used with caution if you have severe kidney disease. Your kidney function should be given a complete assessment and should continue to be monitored. In general, diuretics should not be taken if you are taking lithium, as they increase the risk of lithium poisoning. Safety and effectiveness in children has not been established. |
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