Discuss Triamterene

I do not take triamterene every day as it says on the prescription, it does say as needed so I take it every other day or every two days, I have been getting constipated lately, and I wonder if I am ok in doing what I am doing with this prescription. thank you.

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Hello, Leslie! How are you?

This is a diuretic and they can be prescribed and taken on an as needed basis, so taking it that way is fine, as long as your doctor approves. I have a standing prescription for one myself that's only to be taken as needed, because I dehydrate too easily to take it all the time.

The FDA lists its typical side effect as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and increased urination.

It's hard to say what may be causing the constipation. Are you on any other medications? Have your eating habits changed recently?

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