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150 Side Effects posted for maxide

November 5th
2007
9:49 AM

I just starting taking 10 mg lisinopril for the last 15 days, I have developed the worst hot flashes, they come about every 1/2 hr and leave me drenched and miserable. I am also on maxide for high bp and clonidine. I also take 8 mg of dilaudu every 6 hours for pain. I know that I will break out in a sweat if I go past 6 hrs. with the dilaudud but this is terrible. I have also noticed bleeding hemmroids. Is there anybody suffering form these kind of sweats? I'm 56 so it's possible it just hot flashes, but it's the timing I'm concerned with
Thanks
Cathy

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April 24th
2007
11:17 AM

I never saw much effect of taking the generic version of Maxide. Perhaps less blurred vision while taking it. This last year I gained weight and my heartbeats have gotten worse in regularity. So I stopped it currently to see what happens, and am monitoring blood pressure, as well as dieting and excercise. just tring to see if calcium and potassium levels are out of balance.

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April 4th
2007
12:42 AM

At first, I experienced a rapid heart rate and tightness in my chest. Within the last two years, I begin to itch really bad and i experienced very bad leg cramps, blurred vision, low potassium levels and now i'm having serious stomach problems.

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February 23th
2007
11:33 AM

I've been taking Triamtrn/HCTZ Tab 75-50 for HBP, approx 4 years. During that time I have had three occasions when my left ankle became so inflamed, swollen, and painful to touch that I could not walk. On the first two occasions this problem was diagnosis as Tendinitis. On the third occasions I have been told that the problem may be a form of gout that can be brought on by my medication. Is it true that Maxide and its generic will produce uric acid which could ultimately lead to developing gout.

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February 12th
2007
11:51 AM

Started taking maxide and within 1 day started facial swelling,ears, lips,cheeks. stop immediately and went back on ace inhibitor such as altace or lisinopril with no problem.

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February 4th
2007
6:47 AM

I have been taking Maxide for about one year. Lots of anxiety, depressive feelings and fatigue despite the use of additional antidepressant. I cut the Maxide in half because of fears of kidney problems and noticed immediate improvement in mental symptoms. So I stopped it altogether and feel wonderful. Now using diet, exercise and relaxation to control edema and hypertension.

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January 24th
2007
10:27 AM

SINCE ON THE MEDICATION ALTACE & MAXIDE DERMATOLOGISTS TESTED FOR ECZEMA. LARGE PATCHY SKIN RASH ALONGSIDE OF MY FACE AND MOUTH. I HAVE NEVER HAD SUCH A BAD EXPERIENCE. I HAVE ONLY BEEN OFF FOR TWO DAY, WE SHALL SEE. ALTHOUGH MAXKDE HELPED WITH FLUID, AFTER READING THE ARTICLES, I AM SKEPTICAL ABOUT WANTING TO BE PUT BACK ON MAXIDE.
I AM ALSO A RUNNER AND I CAN FEEL MY BODY SWELLING ALREADY.

-- By marie.robertson | Reply | Private Message me

January 11th
2007
8:17 PM

Hi All, Been either on Maxide or one of the cheaper substitutes for about 3 years now. aside from increase in urinating for a few hours after I take it I notice no side affects. Seems to work. If I am going out I skip it for a day. It does not seem ciritical to miss once in awhile at least in my case.

prayers to all
Richard

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December 24th
2006
9:34 PM

I have taken lisinopril and maxide for 40 years. I went to lisinopril only several years ago. I started having rashes five years ago. They recently became intolerable. I finally stopped taken lisinopril and the rash receeded within one day. A dermatologist treated me with Dexamethosone and the rash was pretty well gone. I took a Maxide one night to try to start on an alternative and broke out in a worse rash then ever. Drugs are not without risk. Even hypochondriacs get sick.

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December 14th
2006
2:15 AM

I started taking maxide with atelolol (later) have been taking since 1988, have not had any side effects. It works well. Lots of urine making. You people need a shrink, you must all be hypochondriacs! If you think something is wrong ASK YOUR DOCTOR!!! For Gods sake why take it for years and think it is hurting you. If my urine was blue or green I would admit my self to the phyc ward. And the muscle cramping. Well, ya know if you are producing a lot of urine, you are also loosing some potassium and you betcha' your legs and feet will cramp. And if you have nothing better to do take a spelling course.

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November 26th
2006
7:40 PM

I have been taking Lexapro for depression and Maxide for high blood pressure. I would get extremely anxious when I went to the doctor(White coat syndrome). Hence, the diagnosis of high blood pressure.Keep in mind that for all of my life my b/p was always low-usually 90-98/50-60. Being athletic,this was normal. After taking Maxide for a few months, I developed an itchy back. My dictor attributed this to dry skin. I have always had dry skin, but never a problem of this magnitude. As the months went on,I developed severe itching and rashes EVERYWHERE! This included my hands,feet,ears and scalp! I stopped taking the Lexapro as I felt that that was the culprit. The itching,of course remained,and without my antidepressant, I felt worse than awful. I scratched myself bloody at times and couldn't sleep because of the itching! Imagine being my family! After reading about Maxide and some of its side effects I decided to stop that instead. Results and relief were immediate. I had a little bit of swelling,but I just pushed fliuds and stayed active. Funny thing is, at home my blood pressure is fine and back to normal. I am not saying to try this without your physician's advice. This is just my experience.

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November 26th
2006
5:21 PM

I have taken Maxide twice. both times I became VERY ill and I was in the ER. In my opinion, This is a dangerous medication! my dr. said it was mild and very few who take it have side effects. Maybe I am allergic to it? I had severe body aches and chills I could barely walk and my liver enzymes were thrown totally out of whack. I thought I was going to die!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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October 30th
2006
4:45 PM

I have been taking maxide for over 10 years. Shortly after I began taking it I developed a rash on my face that was more like loss of pigmentation. Over the last several years it has gotten worse and began to spread to other parts of my body. I have had 8 biopsies, seen at least 12 different dermatologist all with no resolution. Recently I stopped taking maxide for two weeks because of a problem with my potassium level and miraculously, the pigmentation on my face began to come back. Unfortunately, I was put back on maxide to control my blood pressure because it was very effective and my doctor didn't want to experiement with too many other medications if it was working.

Anyone else had anything like this happen?

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October 23th
2006
9:45 AM

I have been taking Maxide for over 8 years, and now I have severe weakness in my legs, and have to struggle to keep my balance. When I go to bed at night, my legs feel as though they have littlle people running continuosly in inside. I mentioned this to my Doctor, and he suggested that I take half a tablet each day. I also had a serious problem with my potassium level being at a dangerous point at one time, and not I am taking prescription potassiun every day. Please give me some information on these problems.

Thanks

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October 9th
2006
7:54 AM

My doctor added Maxide to lower my blood pressure. He said
it could cause some muscle cramps, if it did, just take half the pill.
I have had hair loss. I have numbness and tingling in my hands , legs and feet usually in the morning, when I wake up.
A couple of days ago, I noticed a red rash on my left ankle. It looks like I have been bitten by something, but it doesn't itch.

-- By share1 | Reply | Private Message me

September 27th
2006
7:54 AM

i was put on maxide but have not yet begun taken it just wantedto know what side effects it has and what are these cramps people are having with this pill what is the pill and why does it effect your blood pressure?

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September 21th
2006
12:41 PM

My Mother's physician wants to prescribe Maxide.
However, my mother was recently hospitalized due to low sodium level of 119, caused by the HCTZ that was included with her blood pressure RX of Lisinopril. The HCTZ helped lower her blood pressure. However, she has been experiencing leg and feet pain and cramping for four months. Recently had an onset of a terrible headache and vomitting whereby she ended up in the ER. After not having the HCTZ with her blood pressure RX she had extreme swelling in her feet, ankles and lower leg area and her blood pressure has elevated. She had an EMG and now has neuropathy. Hospital physician instructions: Do not take HCTZ. Do not think Maxide is the thing for Mom to take either. Any recommendations?

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September 15th
2006
12:57 PM

Have had extreme nervousness after first dose of maxide and would like to know if this is common please!

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August 30th
2006
9:51 AM

my blood pressure increased due to an anti-depressant i was taking, and my doctor prescribed maxide. i discontinued the
anti-depressant,but stayed on the maxide. i find my knees are much less painful and more flexible. i also suffer from fybro-myalgia, and evry little bit helps. i'm wondering about long-term effects? i'm goint to start a potassium supl. today.

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August 29th
2006
9:38 AM

I've been using maxide now for over 5 years as a way to keep off unwanted water retention. For the past year I've been experiencing numbness and tingling in my feet and hands which has progressed to severe peripherial neuropathy. In the beginning, it was only brought on while running and I thought it was just a result of my running long distances and perhaps just an electrolite deficiency. I began taking a potassium supplement and continued to run (30- 60 miles per week) without much relief. At this point I am no longer able to run. My arms are numb much of the time and my feet and legs become numb while sitting. I am unable to stop using the drug as I blow up and cannot even wear my own clothes. I have not been able to go off the drug for more than a few days without intolerable side effects. It's changed my life. I'm depressed and frustrated that I can no longer enjoy running which was a major part of my life. Has anyone experienced any similar side effects or have any idea if this condition can be reversed?

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August 24th
2006
8:46 PM

After using maxide for about a week I experienced uncollable urination and diareha like experiences along with extreeme weakness. There was also a loss of appetite and bizarre dreams. There was some muscle cramping. I ceased taking it and felt an immediate relief.

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August 2th
2006
2:43 PM

I went to the doctor with joint pain. Found out I had a high calcium and parathyroid level. He thinks it might be maxide.
will go off for awhile and see if they return to normal.

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July 16th
2006
9:54 PM

I have toe and foot cramps, also, swelling in my feet and ankles, I mainly have severe joint pain all over my body. I hurt all over. Is this caused by the Maxide? I also take lotrel with the maxide.

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July 16th
2006
2:09 PM

Have soaring blood sugar, cholesterol, triglycerides suddenly. Read on another site that this can be a side effect of maxide and like diuretics..........Anybody have that side effect?

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July 5th
2006
12:14 PM

Severe itching after exposure to the sun. Switched from generic Triamterene to Maxide after pharmacy switched generic manufacturers. Since on the Maxide, I've had the toe and foot cramps.

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