Bad initial experience with Triamterine

Hi,

I was recently diagnosed with "atypical Meniere's" primarily from the interpretation of the ECOG portion of recent testing (using ECOG as a definitive tool is apparently in itself a bit controversial); however, I took my doctor's advice to try using triamterine since it seems using diuretics is a common treatment. I took it for two days and felt absolutely horrible - worse than probably any attack I've ever had. I could barely function, not being able to stand, move, turn my head different directions, etc. without feeling like I would truly fall over. I realize I probably need to give it more time, but I am just wondering if it dropped my blood pressure too far, especially since I already take flomax for prostate issues - which also can drop BP. So, for now, the triamterine is out. I am open to other suggestions and especially reports from others who have successfully used diuretics.

Thanks for any advice or thoughts..

Keith

 

Thanks to all who replied. It does sound like others here have trouble with Triamterine.

Zoytgen....in answer to your question...I wouldn't go so far as to say I am on a strict low salt diet, but my wife and I have been cooking without salt for many years and do not add any at the table, so I think I'm doing pretty well in that regard.

Maggie...interesting about a diuretic possibly not being the best solution. I am going to try the JOH regimen (at least part of it) and see how that goes. What he says makes alot of sense and sounds like many have had success with it.

Hannah....tried it twice with the same result? Doesn't encourage me to try it again...that's for sure.

 

Sorry for the duplications!! Isn't there a way to edit a post?? I see I misspelled Zotjen's username (sorry!) and then tried to go back in and edit...instead wound up copying and pasting. No way to edit???

 

OK..thanks. Other forums I've been in allow you to do that. Guess I had better preview carefully before posting!

 

Resurrecting this old thread...I think T-HCTZ is worth another try, especially since a family member has had success with it.