Hydrochlorothiazide And Metoprolol: What Should I Discuss With My Doctor Before Taking Hydrochlorothiazide And Metoprolol

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What should I discuss with my doctor before taking hydrochlorothiazide and metoprolol?

You should not use this medication if you are allergic to hydrochlorothiazide or metoprolol, or if you have:

• severe or uncontrolled heart failure;
• a heart condition called "sick sinus syndrome" or "AV block" (2nd or 3rd degree);
• severe blood circulation problems;
• an adrenal gland tumor (pheochromocytoma);
• if you are unable to urinate;
• if you are allergic to any beta-blocker medication, such as atenolol (Tenormin), bisoprolol (Zebeta), labetalol (Normodyne, Trandate), nadolol (Corgard), propranolol (Inderal, InnoPran), sotalol (Betapace), timolol (Blocadren), and others.

Before using hydrochlorothiazide and metoprolol, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have:

• congestive heart failure;
• kidney disease;
• liver disease (or cirrhosis);
• asthma or bronchospasm;
• a thyroid disorder;
• lupus;
• gout;
• diabetes; or
• if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.

FDA pregnancy category C. This medication may be harmful to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

Hydrochlorothiazide and metoprolol can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Last updated:	November 12, 2007