High Blood Pressure
"It works, but I am constantly urinating and constipated.  I lost five lbs within two days after starting this medication, but I feel that I am losing too much water.  I am thirsty, but I avoid drinking water because of the constant urination.  

My mother has been on it for decades and was diagnosed with gout last year.  Her specialist told her the hydrochlorothiazide/triamterene caused the gout.  She is no longer on the medication, but still having gout flare-ups.  I haven&#039;t taken it for about a week, and I decided to reduce my salt and reduced the amount of food I am eating since I am overweight.  It has been working, but I am monitoring my blood pressure by taking readings every morning and evening. I&#039;ll see what the doctor says."