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Indapamide

Brand names: Lozol (brand discontinued)

Indapamide is a long-acting water pill that lowers blood pressure and reduces swelling.

Brand namesLozol (brand discontinued)
Type of medicineThiazide-like diuretic (water pill)
Prescription?Prescription
ImportantThis page is general information, not a prescription. Don't start, stop, or change a medicine without talking to your provider or pharmacist.

Overview

It's often used for blood pressure, including in older adults.

What it's used for

  • High blood pressure
  • Swelling from heart failure

How to take it

  • Take it once a day in the morning.

Your dose depends on your health and other medicines. Always follow your prescription label, and ask your pharmacist if anything is unclear.

Side effects

Common side effects

  • Dizziness
  • Low potassium or sodium
  • Peeing more
  • Headache
Call your provider todayMuscle cramps or weakness, confusion, or an irregular heartbeat
Call your provider todaySudden painful, swollen joint (gout)

Warnings

  • Tell your provider if you're allergic to sulfa drugs.
  • Potassium and sodium are checked.

Other medicines, foods, and alcohol

  • Lithium levels can rise.
  • NSAIDs weaken its effect.

Tell your provider and pharmacist about every medicine, vitamin, and supplement you take.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding

Talk with your provider.

Missed doses, overdose, and storage

If you miss a dose

Take it as soon as you remember, unless it's almost time for your next dose. Then skip the missed dose. Don't take two doses at once.

If someone takes too much

Call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222 or get help online at poison.org. Call 911 if the person collapses, has a seizure, has trouble breathing, or can't be woken.

Storing it

Store at room temperature, away from heat and moisture (not in the bathroom), and out of reach of children and pets.

Conditions it's used for

Sources

Last updated 2026-11-13.