Im Wondering Why My Triamterene Tablet That I Have To Break In Half Is Not As Effective As The Capsule ?
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Im wondering why my Triamterene tablet that I Have to break In half Is not As effective as the capsule I use to take? I am not cutting it just breaking it like they told me to. My pharmacy cant get the capsules and they didnt know the answer as to why its not as effective. Just wondering if anyone can help. Thanks alot, V

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I am having the exact same problem with my triamterene. There is a shortage of pills so they are giving me capsules. How do you cut them in half? What is everyone doing?

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The tablet isn't working as well for me either. My blood pressure has gone up.

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Thank you Verwon!
I will call DR. on Monday.
Val

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Yes, Val is correct, there is a shortage on Triamterene. It was reported to the FDA several months ago, however, no reason for the shortage was given.

In addition, there can be fluctuations in the amount of the active ingredient in generic medications, so the tablet may have a little less of the medication than the ones you were previously getting. These fluctuations don't affect everyone, but there are some people, such as yourselves, that are sensitive to these fluctuations and can have problems with it.

https:/­/­www.medschat.com/­wiki/­Triamterene/­

Have any of you spoken to your respective doctors about the problem, yet?

You may need to switch to a different medication, until this issue is resolved.

A similar one would be Spironolactone:

https:/­/­www.medschat.com/­wiki/­Spironolactone/­

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Neecie,
I heard the capsules were in short supply but the tablets are suppose to be available. But they don't work the same for us it seems. Wish someone who knew would post something for us.

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I'm here in Texas and I'm having the same issue. I used to take the small green tablet 37.5mg. and when that became unavailable they switched me to the higher dosage, breaking it in half. It seems that I have to take 3/4 of the pill in order to prevent fluid retention. I am now unable to even get the 75mg tabs to break in half. I've been without medication since Sunday... Not good. No one can tell me what is going on with the meds.

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