Generic Drugs // Blood Pressure // Indapamide (Lozol)

Lozol is used for:
Treating high blood pressure, swelling, or congestive heart failure due to excess fluid in the body.Lozol is a diuretic. It works by causing the kidneys to eliminate large amounts of water and salts.

Lozol is used for:
Treating high blood pressure, swelling, or congestive heart failure due to excess fluid in the body.Lozol is a diuretic. It works by causing the kidneys to eliminate large amounts of water and salts.

How to use Lozol:
Use Lozol as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

    * Take Lozol by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
    * Lozol may increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. To keep this from disturbing your sleep, try to take your dose before 6 pm.
    * If you miss a dose of Lozol and you are taking 1 dose daily, take the missed dose if you remember the same day. Skip the missed dose if you do not remember until the next day. Do not take 2 doses at once.

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lozol.

Possible side effects of Lozol:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

    * Back pain; diarrhea; dizziness or lightheadedness when siting up or standing; headache; infection; nervousness; pain; runny nose; trouble sleeping; upset stomach.

Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:

    * Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); chest pain; drowsiness; fatigue; irregular heartbeat; muscle cramps; numbness of your hands or feet; pounding in the chest; rapid heartbeat; unusual tiredness; urination problems; weakness; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider.

Proper storage of Lozol:
Store Lozol at room temperature, between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Lozol out of the reach of children and away from pets.