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What is Trandate and why is it prescribed? Trandate is used in the treatment of high blood pressure. Trandate is effective when used alone or in combination with other high blood pressure medications, especially thiazide diuretics and "loop" diuretics. You must take Trandate regularly for it to be effective. Trandate does not cure high blood pressure but it keeps it under control. How should you take Trandate? Follow your doctors directions for taking Trandate. Trandate can be taken with or without food. The amount of Trandate absorbed into your bloodstream is actually increased by food. Trandate should be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor, even if your symptoms have disappeared. Try not to miss any doses. If Trandate is not taken regularly, your condition may worsen. If you miss a dose take it 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 Trandate at room temperature. Are there any Trandate side effects? Trandate side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Trandate side effects may include dizziness, fatigue, indigestion, nausea, and stuffy nose. Less common or rare Trandate side effects may include anaphylaxis, angioedema, changes in taste, depression, diarrhea, difficulty urinating, dizziness upon standing up, drowsiness, dry eyes, ejaculation failure, fainting, fluid retention, hair loss, headache, heart block, hives, impotence, increased sweating, itching, low blood pressure, lupus erythematosus, muscle cramps, rash, shortness of breath, slow heartbeat, tingling or pins and needles, tingling scalp, vertigo, vision changes, weakness, wheezing or asthma-like symptoms, vomiting, and yellow eyes and skin. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Trandate? If Trandate 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 taking Trandate with Airway opening drugs (such as Proventil and Ventolin), Antidepressant medications (such as Elavil), Cimetidine (Tagamet), Diabetes drugs (such as Micronase), Epinephrine (EpiPen), Insulin, Nitroglycerin products (such as Transderm-Nitro), Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as Advil and Motrin), Ritodrine (Yutopar), or Verapamil (Calan). Are there any special warnings about Trandate? Trandate has caused severe liver damage in some people. Although this is a rare occurrence, if you develop any symptoms of abnormal liver function, itching, dark urine, continuing loss of appetite, yellow eyes and skin, or unexplained "flu-like" symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. If you have a history of congestive heart failure, or kidney or liver disease, Trandate should be used with caution. Trandate should not be stopped suddenly. This can cause chest pain and heart attack. Dosage should be gradually reduced. If you suffer from asthma, chronic bronchitis, emphysema, or other bronchial diseases, Trandate should be used cautiously. Trandate may mask the symptoms of low blood sugar or alter blood sugar levels. If you are diabetic, discuss this with your doctor. Notify your doctor or dentist that you are taking Trandate if you have a medical emergency, and before you have surgery or dental treatment. |
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