Indapamide
Also sold as: Natrilix
Prescription neededWater pills (diuretics)
Comes as:Tablet
Usual adult dose
Usual adult dose: 2.5 mg once a day in the morning, or 1.5 mg long-acting tablet once a day.
Your doctor may give you a different dose. Children's doses depend on weight.
Side effects
Common
- dizziness
- headache
- tiredness
- muscle cramps
Serious — get help
Stop taking it and see a doctor straight away if you notice:
- very low sodium or potassium (confusion
- severe weakness
- irregular heartbeat)
- severe skin rash
Do not take it, or take care, if
- Severe kidney or liver disease
- Low potassium or sodium
- Gout (use with caution)
- Diabetes (use with caution)
Interactions
Medicines that can react with this one.
Serious1 medicineDo not take these together unless your doctor says so.
- Lithium carbonate
Indapamide raises lithium levels and the risk of toxicity.
Moderate1 medicineTake together only with care. Ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- Digoxin
Low potassium from the diuretic raises the risk of digoxin toxicity.