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What is hydralazine
HCl?
Hydralazine HCl�a vasodilator used to treat high blood
pressure. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your
doctor.
Follow
the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. If you miss a
dose, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip
the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not
take�doble doses at once.
Do not suddenly
stop taking this medicine without first contacting your doctor. If you feel
dizziness, sit up or stand up slowly. Do not drive, operate machinery, or do
anything else that could be dangerous until you know how you react to this
medicine. Before you begin taking any new medicine, either prescription or
over-the-counter, check with your doctor or pharmacist. If you plan on becoming
pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using this medicine
during pregnancy. This medicine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will
be breast-feeding while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or
pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible
side effects, that may go away during treatment, include headache, loss of
appetite, nausea, diarrhea, fast or pounding heartbeat, or dizziness. If they
continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. Check with your doctor as
soon as possible if you experience chest pain; shortness of breath; vomiting;
generalized muscle or joint pain; fever; rash; severe fatigue; or swelling in
legs or feet. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist.
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