What is Triamterene?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: TriamtereneBrand:
Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic drug (water tablet) used in the treatment of hypertension.
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How do members experience Triamterene?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 9 | 0 | |
| Elevated blood pressure | 8 | 5 | |
| Meniere's disease | 3 | 1 | |
| General health | 2 | 0 | |
| Increase effect of another treatment | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Excessive thirst (polydipsia) | 1 | |
| Low blood pressure | 1 | |
| Low potassium (hypokalemia) | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 7 |
Member evaluations
BumbleBee
evaluated on Mar 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for water retention: Moderate
- Side effects: None
AutumnFairy
evaluated on Jul 31, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for swelling in legs, feet and ankles: Can't tell
- Side effects: Moderate
wysiwyg
evaluated on Jun 25, 2010
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
- Side effects: None
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