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What other drugs will affect diazoxide?

The following drugs can interact with diazoxide. Tell your doctor if you have recently taken any of these:

• a diuretic (water pill);

• chlorpromazine (Thorazine);

• phenytoin (Dilantin);

• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin); or

• drugs to treat high blood pressure or a prostate disorder, such as alfuzosin (Uroxatral), doxazosin (Cardura), prazosin (Minipress), terazosin (Hytrin), tamsulosin (Flomax).

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with diazoxide. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about diazoxide.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.