How should I take Avalide?
Take Avalide exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not take the medication in larger amounts, or take it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose to make sure you get the best results from Avalide. Take this medication with a full glass (8 ounces) of water. To be sure Avalide is helping your condition, your blood pressure will need to be checked on a regular basis. Do not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. Call your doctor if you have ongoing vomiting or diarrhea, or if you are sweating more than usual. You can easily become dehydrated while taking Avalide, which can lead to severely low blood pressure or a serious electrolyte imbalance. Hydrochlorothiazide can interfere with the results of a thyroid test. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using this medication. It may take up to 4 weeks for Avalide to control your blood pressure. Keep using this medication even if you
