Its a small, red capsule with GG 580 on it. and it has a yellow powder in it. does anyone know what this might be, cause i have no idea.
2006-12-16 14:20:59 · 11 answers · asked by littleperson626 1 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
Take it to a pharmacist.
2006-12-16 14:23:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
HCTZ Hydrochlorothiozide diuretics. Diuretics are a class of medicenes mostly used for High blood pressure but also they are used to remove excess liqiud from the body. Diuretics are substances natural or synthetic which removes excess fluid from the body and discourage fluid bulid up in general. HCTZ is POTASSIUM DEPLETING. About 2 years ago this particular drug once was part of a combination drug called LOTREL. It originally contained Lisonopril, amlopidine,and HCTZ. They've since removed it from the formula because Amlopidine is a calcium channel blocker and Lisonipril is an ACE Inhibitor(ANGIOTENSIN CONVERTING ENZYME-Produced in the kidneys and is blood vessel constricting) ACE inhibitors SPARE Potassium which can be life threatening if you have Kidney Disease because ACE is produced in the Kidneys inhibiting this function can and will affect kidney function if you are on this drug too long. HCTZ's Natural function contradicted Lisonipril so it was removed. If you are using HCTZ be sure to have your liver & kidney levels checked and make sure you take Potassium or eat Potassium rich foods. If this is a curiosity and you feel you need a diuretic there are Natural Alternatives like KB-11 which is an herbal Diuretic Blend put out by NATRUADE, WATER FACTORS FROM COUNTRY LIFE-BIOCHEM,DANDELION ROOT,BUCHU LEAF,AND GREEN TEA are natrual diuretics. Another product TARAXATONE a diuretic fave in the Bodybuilding circuit which is trade name for standardized Dandelion Root you can get at the Vitamin shoppe for $26 is really good too. To be on the safe side please check with your Doctor to make sure that HCTZ is right for you because HCTZ has side effects like most medications do. I hope this was helpful.
2006-12-16 17:25:14 · answer #2 · answered by TheVitaminGeek 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The people at the poison control center can ID any pill for you. Just call the 1 (800) number in the phone book, They will be glad to help.
2006-12-16 18:06:01 · answer #3 · answered by mamabird 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats weird because i have a pill with GG 295 on it that I was told was a nerve pill--but I could not find it online---I found GG ###---for like 10 other things but not my pill ---you can go to www.pharmer.org I beleive it is and type in description of pill and check it out.
2006-12-16 14:25:31 · answer #4 · answered by jenNten 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is Hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg it is a high blood pressure medication in the class of the diuretics.
2006-12-16 15:07:31 · answer #5 · answered by Gary S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your local Library and ask for a PDR. Thats Physicians Desk Reference. It has photos of all known prescribed drugs and their names and uses.
2006-12-16 14:27:37 · answer #6 · answered by Haven17 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
generic Dyazide, Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg / Triamterene 50mg
2006-12-16 14:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by Jo K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can call a Pharmacy or take it to a pharmacy and they will identify
2006-12-16 14:29:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local pharmacist. They should be able to identify it for you.
2006-12-20 08:57:01 · answer #9 · answered by boxadorboxador 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Where did you get it? Just picking up random pills wondering if they're ok to take? Please don't try to guess what it is and just throw it away.
2006-12-16 14:24:19 · answer #10 · answered by Ray 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋