Stop Taking Hydrochlorothiazide

I stopped taking it because I could not get to the pharmacy. I gained 5 pounds in one day!! ## Hello, Abernathy! How are you? Yes, that can happen, if you stop taking it suddenly, due to rebound fluid retention, as reported by the FDA. You may also experience edema, elevated blood pressure and elevated heart rate. In the future, it would be best to pick up your refill early, to avoid running out. Have you had this checked out by your doctor? Fluid retention can lead to congestive heart failure, which is a very dangerous condition.

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My feet are swollen every day. is it possible fro these drug?An old doctor of mine said it is! thanks for yxour ansver. ## HI, Sandor! Yes, this does happen to some people that take it. It happened to my dad several years ago and went away as soon as he stopped taking the medication after consulting his doctor. You should also contact your doctor, you will most likely need to try a different medication. What do you take it to treat?

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I've been taking it for about three months. My hair started falling out and now I have to stop taking it. I take other blood pressure meds that don't have that effect. ## Yes, that is a known side effect of this medication, according to FDA reports. It can also cause other side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and dehydration. There are other medications in this class that you can try to see if they may not cause you to experience the same issue. I know I'd be freaking out if I lost my hair. What other medications do you take?

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My AC1 level went from 5.8 to 6.0 to 6.4 every six months and my Doctor stated i was pre diabetic. I researched my medication and found that HCTZ causes AC! levels to rise. I told my doctor and she disagreed. I asked that I be taken off HCTZ for 3 months and see what my AC1 level was. She agreed and yesterday my test results was ONE full point lower 5.4 versus 6.4. I am awaitng a response from my Doctor. Not everyone is the same but if you are on HCTZ and your AC1 level begins to increase I suggest to stop it for 3 months and see if your results are the same. ## Hello, Jim! How are you? Very smart of you to do the research on your own. Your doctor should do some more checking, because the research is out there showing that the Thiazide diuretics, such as this one, can cause that in some...

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I am going to be in a clinical trial for my CRPS, my testing turned out good, blood, urine, etc. Then I was told to check with my doctor about getting off the hydrochlorothiazide. The medical board said there was torsaden in the med and it can cause heart problems. Is this the case, my nephrologist wasn't aware of this, but she said I could stop taking it right away. ## Are you sure they said Torsaden? I can't find anything listed in the FDA, or NIH databases under that name. Hydrochlorothiazide is the active ingredient in this medication, it is most commonly used to help remove excess fluid from the body to treat conditions, such as congestive heart failure, edema, and high blood pressure. Did they possible mention Thiazide? Since that is the class this medication is classified...

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I am experiencing extreme dizziness, nausea, sinustis and irritating coughing going over into ashma attacks. I have been taking Co-Protor for about 12 months now and the symptoms are getting so bad that I cannot function normally. Hardly a day goes by without sinusitis headaches and I most mornings wake up tired early in the morning because my head is so sore. I am dizzy on waking and have to gain balance when trying to get up. I am 53 yeasr old, healthy otherwise and reasonbly fit (though this is going backwards as I am too dizzy and nauseous). I have had enough, how do I get off this medication? ## Hello, Pete! How are you? I'm so sorry about how you're feeling. One of the active ingredients in this medication is Hydrochlorothiazide, which helps remove excess fluid from the bo...

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Drug interaction Want to no if I can take these 4 potassium pills for 2 days with my other daily medications ## Hello, Mare! How are you? As long as your doctor has approved it, then yes, they can be taken together. The FDA classifies potassium as a supplement and it can cause stomach pain and nausea, so it should be taken with food. The more pressing question, I think, is if your potassium is low, why do they still have you on the Hydrochlorothiazide? It is a diuretic and well known to cause potassium loss. Stopping it and switching to a different one might easily solve the problem. You may want to ask your doctor about it. Typical side effects to it may also possibly include nausea, headache, dehydration and increased urination. ## in the morning I take Glimepiride 2 mg, Amlodipine-be...

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could i stop taking this pill at once ## Hi Carmela, To my understanding there aren't any notable withdrawal symptoms from stopping Hydrochlorothiazide; especially if you are eating healthy and have a low sodium/low fat diet that promotes stabilized blood pressure. Learn More: Hydrochlorothiazide Details Has this medication helped during the time that you've been taking it?

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CAN THERE BE SIDE EFFECTS WITH IC HYDROCHOROTHIAZID,LIKE SINUS PROBLEMS/ CAN YOU STOP TAKING WITHOUT EFFECTS/ ## Hi betty, The following side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide may help shed some light on what you might be experiencing: nausea vomiting headache sore throat with fever difficulty breathing or swallowing thirst dizziness Ref: ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0000714/#a682571-sideEffects Learn More: Hydrochlorothiazide Details To answer your other question, yes, it is possible to stop taking this drug without major withdrawal effects. However, depending on how long you've been taking it for, there comes a point where your body becomes so reliant on the medication that it can forget how to function properly without it. In which case you should probably direct this question ...

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I am 55 year old woman. I have been taking Cardace 2.5 mg for the past 1 year. I get severe coughing bouts 4 to 5 times a day and then it stops. Has anyone observed such a side effect of Cardace? ## Which one are you taking, Cardace or Cardace-H? They both contain Ramipril, but the Cardace-H also includes Hydrochlorothiazide and, if this is the one you're taking, then the coughing might be due to some dehydration occurring from the Hydrochlorothiazide. Learn more Cardace details here. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. ## Yes, Ms Tanya. I was taking cardace-H 5+12.5 and without knowing that it is causing side effect I suffered for more than a year. Then one fine morning I consulted the physician in RML, Delhi who told that to few patients it causes dry cough. He changed th...

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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE ## I take divon with hctz ,and have terrible leg weakness , I want to try and taper off , can i stop taking without major side effects ,it may not be the divon causing this but I thought I would try this ,before I explore other causes of this weakness ## Diovan HCT contains Valsartan and Hydrochlorothiazide, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure, edema, and certain cardiac conditions. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, hypotension, and dehydration. Ref: Diovan HCT information That said, how much fluid do you take in each day? It is very easy to become dehydrated when taking the HCT, especially if you aren't aware that it removes fluid from the body as its mechanism of acti...

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I have been taking hydrochlorothiazide for years and i want to know how long it will take to get out of the system. Its a simple question and i see other people have asked the same question and they answer everything but the time frame of how long or about how long it will take to get out of the system. ## is hydrochlorot 25mg and hydrochlorothiazide 25mg ## I also take this for HBP...why are you concerned about getting it out of your system? Before stopping it, consult your doctor for a replacement or your bp may skyrocket and you'll be putting your health in a compromising state. ## The medication will be completely out of your system between 25-60 hours. However, the effects from a single dose will wear off in about 12 hours. ## It is generally about 5 to 6 half lives for a medic...

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After 1 dose of 25 mg hydrochlorothiazide I began experiencing an elevated heart rate (97-121 resting). After my 2nd dose I developed hives. I called the doctor's office on a Friday afternoon, spoke with a nurse, but no one called back. I stopped taking it 2 days ago. My heart rate continues to be in the 100-120 range. How long before this side effect wears off? ## Hello, Sandie! I am sorry about the issues you've experienced. Has there been any change? Do you still have hives? It could take awhile for such symptoms to go away, according to FDA reports. Those can be symptoms of an allergic reaction, which means you may need to try a different medication. Is this the only one you are currently taking?

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I am taking regularly stamlo D, what are the side effect will occur by taking over a period of two year, pls. revert back to me. ## i take 05 mg stamlo-d tab per day one, its advise me our family doctor. i ask you any side effect from this tab, when b.p. come normal stage, me be stop this tab? ## Stamlo-D contains Amlodipine and Hydrochlorothiazide, it is commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. Side effects may include: nausea, headache, dizziness, dehydration and stomach pain. Learn more Amlodipine details here. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. And Durga, no this is not a condition that usually goes away, it normally requires continual treatment for the rest of your life. Are there any other questions? ## Hi My Name is Girish Joshi. I am d...

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My doctor told me to stop taking hctz after being on it for 7+ years on 2-2-17 because I was feeling dizzy and I had a seizure. My neurologist put me on Vimpat for seizures on 2-3. Hctz worked very well for my joints and especially my knees after 3 knee surgeries. What can I take to help my burning knees while taking vimpat? I have tried 6 ibuprofen per day but they do not work that well. No problem with peeing without hctz the diuretic I was taking. Do I need a diuretic for edema or a joint pain med which don't work. Help! I am 60 and female. ## If the Hydrochlorothiazide helped with joint pain, then it stands to reason that you may be experiencing fluid retention in your joints. Have you discussed this with your doctor? What have they said is causing your pain? Are you on any othe...

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i have been using repace h 50mg for 1yr now ,and my bp remain 130/80 with know side efect can i stop taking them? ## Hello, Wachira! How are you? No, it is not a good idea to just stop taking them, that could actually be very dangerous. If you abruptly stop them, it could cause a rebound effect that may cause your blood pressure and heart rate to go very high, which could put you in life threatening danger. Additionally, if it is the only thing keeping your blood pressure at more normal levels, it will start to go up again, if you're no longer taking the medication. Learn more Losartan details here. Learn more Hydrochlorothiazide details here. What has your doctor advised? ## Dear sir. My self teju my wife suffering from mysthiniya gravis past 6 month she si taken tablets now steroi...

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I was taking Losartan / HCT tab 100-12.5 for high blood pressure. I asked for a refill and was sent Losartan tab 100mg. What is the difference? No HCT AND 12.5? Is it OK that I take this? Thank you for your help. Tom ## You still need to take it, unless your doctor instructs you not to, because stopping these types of medications abruptly can result in a dangerous rebound effect that can include severely elevated blood pressure and heart rate. However, you do need to contact your doctor and the pharmacy, because if they provided you one with the 12.5mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide, then they gave you the wrong medication. Have you contacted the pharmacy, yet?

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My Mother Has High Bp for which she is taking Tab.telsite H 40mg, because of which she is suffering tingling sensations in both the hands and feet.So kindly guide me that is it the side effect of that particular drug. ## Telsite-H tablets contain: Telmisartan (40 mg) + Hydrochlorothiazide (12.5 mg). Below is a list of possible side effects from this medication; however, it is noted that this is not a complete list of side effects and others can occur. Patient guidelines note that you should tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect (such as the one she is experiencing). You can see side effect information listed below... Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any serious side effects, such as: -feeling light-headed, fainting; -swelling, ra...

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I have been taking Losacar-H along with Amtas AT for the past seven years for my blood pressure. Now that my blood pressure is well under control, is there any harm in continuing these medications? ## While there are always risks associated with using any medication long-term, the risks to you are far greater if you stop taking them and let your blood pressure get out of control. Has your doctor been running occasional blood tests to check your liver and kidney function? If those tests show no abnormalities and the medications are still working for you, then there is no need to switch or change your regimen, unless your doctor advises you to do otherwise. Losocar-H contains Losartan and Hydrochlorothiazide. Amtas-AT contains Amlodipine and Atenolol. ## Thank you very much for your reply...

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Can you take Lisinopril-HCTZ 12.5 mg with ropinirole 1 mg ## I haven't found any interactions or problems listed between the two, but you should check with your doctor, or pharmacist to be certain. Were they prescribed by the same doctor? Is your pharmacy aware that you're taking both? Learn more: Learn more: Lisinopril Learn more: Hydrochlorothiazide Learn more: Ropinirole ## I did get both from the same doctor, but lately they have been making me sick and when I tell the doctor she has no answer for me. I stopped taking the Ropinirole 2 days ago and started an over the counter med for my RLS Thank you Anita

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