Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Microzide as follows: Microzide causes loss of sodium from the body and result in hyponatremia. Patients can present with nausea and vomiting, extreme lethargy, muscle cramps, weakness, and fatigue secondary to very low sodium levels in the body. Be aware of these symptoms and report them to the physician without delay. Be cautious about using any other medications with the risk for causing hypercalcemia, as [...]

Patient was educated on precautions to be exercised while taking Microzide as follows: Drink 2.5 liters – 3 liters of fluid every day, as Microzide tends to cause loss of fluid volume and consequently, dehydration. If fluid is restricted in an individual for reasons, such as, congestive heart failure or dialysis dependent status, compliance to the recommendation made is very important. Be aware of signs and symptoms of dehydration and hypotension, to avoid any episodes [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Microzide as follows: Microzide can increase the levels of uric acid in the body. The elevated uric acid levels can precipitate attacks of gouts in individuals taking this medication. Microzide can increase sensitivity to sunlight, causing rash and sunburns on exposure to sunlight for prolonged period. Microzide has the tendency to increase the blood sugar and increase the chances of inducing type 2 diabetes over a [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Microzide as follows: Microzide is a weaker diuretic in comparison to the more potent loop diuretics, such as, Furosemide. So, they are not used in advance cases of heart failure and in extreme cases of hypertension. The side effects of thiazide diuretics also are mild. Symptoms of hypotension and dehydration, such as dry mouth, feeling dizzy and lightheaded with rapid heart rate can occur secondary to [...]

Patient was educated on contraindications for using Microzide as follows: Microzide is contraindicated in patients with history of calcium stones in the body, as they are known to increase the blood levels of calcium and thereby, formation of calcium stones in the body. Avoid using Microzide along with drugs that can lower the potassium levels in blood, such as Digoxin and loop diuretics, as this medication also reduce the potassium levels. Blood potassium levels can [...]