You
can take Omnitan H Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on
your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to take it at
the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine
until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill)
and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this
medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly
to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood
pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your
risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.
The most common side
effect is dizziness. Other side effects include feeling tired, nausea,
diarrhea, headache, and decreased blood pressure. Frequent urination is
not a side effect of this medicine. It is the purpose of
hydrochlorothiazide and helps control your blood pressure. You may
experience other possible side effects, but most are rare. Make sure you
read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor if
you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. It may be
possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine.
This
medicine is not recommended during pregnancy and you should ask your
doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart
trouble or diabetes. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood
pressure and may cause side effects.