Nadolol and Bendroflumethiazide Overview

(NAY doe lol & ben droe floo meth EYE a zide)

Corzide®

Beta Blocker, Nonselective; Diuretic, Thiazide

• Do not suddenly stop taking this medicine. To avoid side effects, you will want to slowly stop it.

• This medicine does not mix well with some medicines. Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare provider.

• If you have an allergy to nadolol, bendroflumethiazide, or any other part of this medicine.

• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.

• If you have any of the following conditions: Asthma, kidney disease, severely weakened heart, or slow heartbeat without a working pacemaker.

• If you are pregnant or may be pregnant.

• Nadolol blocks chemicals that stimulate the body.

• Bendroflumethiazide lowers blood pressure and gets rid of extra salt and water in the body through the kidneys.

• Take tablet with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.

• Take this medicine at a similar time of day.

• Follow diet plan and exercise program as recommended by healthcare provider.

• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.

• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.

• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.

• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.

• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?

• Check blood pressure and heart rate regularly. Talk with healthcare provider.

• Check blood work (potassium). Talk with healthcare provider.

• If you are diabetic, you will need to monitor blood sugars closely.

• Dry mouth may cause an increase in cavities. Take good care of your teeth. See a dentist regularly.

• Store at room temperature.

• Protect from moisture. Do not store in a bathroom or kitchen.

• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.

• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.

• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.

• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).

• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.

• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.

Created: 2006-10-13 14:23:21.0

Modified: 2010-03-25 12:12:34.0

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