Can I drink alcohol with Bendroflumethiazide?

Yes, with care. During the first few days, wait to see how the medicine affects you before you drink any alcohol.

Can I drink tea with Bendroflumethiazide?

Yes, with care. Drinking lots of tea can make you more thirsty and need to pee more. Small amounts should be fine.

Can I drink coffee with Bendroflumethiazide?

Yes, with care. Drinking lots of coffee can make you more thirsty and need to pee more. Small amounts should be fine.

Can I eat hot chocolate with Bendroflumethiazide?

Yes, with care. Drinking lots of hot chocolate can make you more thirsty and need to pee more. Small amounts should be fine.

Can I drink cola with Bendroflumethiazide?

Yes, with care. Drinking lots of cola can make you more thirsty and need to pee more. Small amounts should be fine.

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Bendroflumethiazide can cause low blood salts, dehydration and dizziness. Alcohol, caffeine, very low salt diets and some foods affect these side effects.

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Should I take Bendroflumethiazide with food?: You can take bendroflumethiazide with or without food.
Can I drink alcohol with Bendroflumethiazide?: Yes, with care. During the first few days, wait to see how the medicine affects you before you drink any alcohol.
Can I drink tea with Bendroflumethiazide?: Yes, with care. Drinking lots of tea can make you more thirsty and need to pee more. Small amounts should be fine.
Can I drink coffee with Bendroflumethiazide?: Yes, with care. Drinking lots of coffee can make you more thirsty and need to pee more. Small amounts should be fine.
Can I eat hot chocolate with Bendroflumethiazide?: Yes, with care. Drinking lots of hot chocolate can make you more thirsty and need to pee more. Small amounts should be fine.
Can I drink cola with Bendroflumethiazide?: Yes, with care. Drinking lots of cola can make you more thirsty and need to pee more. Small amounts should be fine.

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1 · What do you take?

Bendroflumethiazide

Bendroflumethiazide can cause low blood salts, dehydration and dizziness. Alcohol, caffeine, very low salt diets and some foods affect these side effects.

You can take bendroflumethiazide with or without food. Avoid very strict low salt diets as they can cause low levels of salts in your body. Drinking alcohol can lower your blood pressure or cause dehydration and make you feel dizzy. Drinking lots of caffeine drinks can make you more thirsty and need to pee more.

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2 · What do you want to eat or drink?

When to take it: You can take bendroflumethiazide with or without food.

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