Microzide
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Hydrochlorothiazide, HCTZ
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ or HCT) is a diuretic medication often used to treat high blood pressure and swelling due to fluid build up.[3] Other uses include treating diabetes insipidus and renal tubular acidosis and to decrease the risk of kidney stones in those with a high calcium level in the urine.[3] Hydrochlorothiazide is less effective than chlortalidone for prevention of heart attack or stroke.[4] [3][5] HC...
Does it matter if I take this med in the am or pm? I also take lotrel and microzide for high blood pressure in the am. Bystolic was prescribed for heart rhythm. ## Hello, Eddie! How are you? Usually, it is preferred that you take them in the morning, so they can control your condition during the time of day when you will be most active and experience the most fluctuations. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, hypotension and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with?
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What is this pill for? Watson 347 green and white pill ## This capsule contains 12.5mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide, a generic for Microzide, this is a diuretic used to help control high blood pressure and fluid retention. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, frequent urination and dehydration. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with?
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Microzide
1 tablet po daily ## Do you mean the term Diuretic? On an average day only one or two quarts of urine is produced. Often called water pills, diuretics work in the kidneys to increase the elimination of water and electrolytes, thereby causing more urine to form. Because the amount of fluid in the body is lowered, blood pressure goes down, too. Drugs in this Class Amiloride and Hydrochlorothiazide (Moduretic) Bumetanide (Bumex) Chlorothiazide (Diurigen, Diuril) Chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Thalitone) Furosemide (Lasix) Furosemide Injection (Lasix Injection) Furosemide Oral Solution (Lasix Oral Solution) Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, Ezide, HydroDIURIL, Microzide, Oretic) Indapamide (Lozol) Metolazone (Mykrox, Zaroxolyn) Spironolactone and Hydrochlorothiazide (Aldactazide) Torsemide Oral (Dem...
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Amiloride
blood pressure ## Hydrochlorothiazide is a generic for Microzide, it is a diuretic used to help lower blood pressure by reducing the amount of water and salt in the body.
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Microzide
small white capsule ## This is Hydrochlorothiazide 2.5mgs, a generic for Microzide. This is a diuretic used to help lower blood pressure.
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Microzide
green and white capsule, Watson347 12.5 mg ## Is there another name for this medication? ## The brand names for it are HydroDIURIL, Oretic and Microzide.
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HydroDIURIL
NDC Database
Microzide 12.5 mg Oral Capsule, Gelatin Coated by Allergan, Inc. ## Markings: MICROZIDE;12;5 ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Turquoise ## Package Codes: 0023-6154-01 ## Active Ingredients: Hydrochlorothiazide
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Microzide 12.5 mg Oral Capsule by Watson Pharma, Inc. ## Shape: Capsule ## Color: Turquoise ## Package Codes: 52544-622-01 ## Active Ingredients: Hydrochlorothiazide