What Is Hydrochlorothiazide Used For

I have been using GlycIphage SR 500 mg along with ERITEL TRIO [ INTAS ] for more than a year owing to HBP accompanied with diabetes type II . Want to know the side effects . ## Hello, Premi! How are you doing? Glucophage SR contains the active ingredient Metformin in a time release formulation, it is an oral antidiabetic medication. Its side effects may include nausea, dizziness, stomach pain, flatulence and hypoglycemia. Learn more Glucophage SR details here. From what I can find, Eritel Trio is listed as containing Amlodipine and Telmisartan. It is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and its side effects may include nausea, headache, stomach pain and hypotension. Learn more Amlodipine details here. Learn more Telmisartan details here. And Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic ...

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Is it to dangerour to be taking DIOVAN 320 MG Tablets and IC HYDROCHLOROTHIaZIDE ? Do you think that, the high dosage of medication will destroy someone's kidney's, Liver , etc. over the long run? ## Diovan contains the active ingredient Valsartan, it is an ARB that is commonly used to help control high blood pressure and treat cardiac conditions. Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that is used to treat similar conditions, as well as edema. There are no interactions listed between using them together, but you may want to check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. However, these types of medications are often prescribed to be used together, if one medication alone isn't keeping someone's condition under control. As to possible organ damage, that is always a risk o...

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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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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...

If you do not take this medication for 3-5 days can it cause water retention right away? ## Yes,I agree,especially during the warmer days. Also I noticed that after when I don't take it and I have a day where I sat for a while that my socks along my calf leave a mark. Has anyone else experienced this same problem? BUT I found a solution. My Dr prescribed a NON medicated fix which is comforatble. I wear medical legwear during the day even when I am sitting,ie..at my desk's pc working or standing at the sink doing dishes. Please let me know what anyone else found. ## I am on Hydrochlorot for high blood pressure and if I go even one day without taking my pill I get swelling in the legs, it almost feels like something is sitting on my chest and I am very tired. Do not go a day witho...

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I used to take 12.5mg capsules but now I am given a real smal peach pill manufactured by Heritage (who I have never heard of) I do not feel safe taking taking this pill. Any suggestions?? ## Hello, AuntP! How are you? Why don't you feel safe taking it? Are there any markings on the tablet? If you can post back with them, I will gladly double check for you to ascertain what this tablet contains.

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Can dayquil and nitequil be used with this medacation? ## There are no interactions listed between using them, while on the Hydrochlorothiazide, but you should check with your doctor, or pharmacist to be certain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I have greasy hands and in the evening they seem to get shiny and I cannot seem to get rid of that greasy feeling. Could this be a side effect...I only take one 12.5 pill on a Monday and it seems the greasyness is getting worse. ## DOES THIS MED hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg KEEP U AWAKE AT NIGHT

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Is it the tab for the pationt who suffering from high blood pressure? & can we get this tab in indian market? ## Yes, Hydrocholorothiazide is a diuretic used to treat high blood pressure and edema. It is available in India, but the brand name varies and most of what I am finding also contain another blood pressure medication, as well. One is Amiloride+HCTZ, another is Amilochlor and Angizaar-H, as well as several others. IS there anything else I can help you with?

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Lasik 20mg versus hydrochlorothiazide 25mg - Do these two diuretics work the same as far as preventing fluid retention? ## Yes, they both work to remove excess fluid from the body. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination dehydration and hypotension. Which one has your doctor prescribed? Are you on any other medications?

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Bisopr/Hctz 5/6.25 5mg tablet information ## Please inform me what this drug is good for? ## This is a generic for Ziac, which is most commonly used to help treat hypertension, congestive heart failure and certain other cardiac conditions. It may cause side effects, such as nausea, headaches, dizziness and dehydration. Learn more Ziac details here. Are there any other comments or questions?

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hydrochlorothiazide is it a narcotic ??? ## Hello, Tom! How are you? No, as listed by the U.S. FDA this is a diuretic that removes excess fluid from the body to treat conditions, such as edema, high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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What is the half-life of 12.5 mg HCTC (Hydrochlorothiazide)? How long can it be kept for? ## Hello, Buddy! How are you? The half-life is not related to how long a medication can be stored, that refers to how long it takes for it to reach 50% of its maximum level in your body, which allows you to determine when it will be fully eliminated. For example, it takes 5 to 6 times the normal half-life, for a medication to be expelled. Thus one that has a half-life of 5 hours, would be fully expelled anywhere between 25 to 30 hours, give or a take a slight variation from person to person, as defined by the FDA, since we are all different. Shelf life, however, is the maximum time that the manufacturer can guarantee that it will retain its full level of efficacy under average home storage conditio...

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Any side effects ## Sir, Are there any possible side effects due to the long time use of LOSARTAN HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE which has been prescribed by my GP for my BP. Thank you and good wishes ## All medications carry the risk of side effects. Losartan's side effects may include: nausea, headache, muscle/joint aches and dizziness. You can read more on it here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## Sir, My mother is 79yrs old. she is getting a Electrolytes problem last 2 yrs. Sodium levels are coming down. this is 3rd year. Last 2 yrs she faced the problem in Mid May. Even in May' 2010, she has the same problem.From May'10 to till dec'2010 she used Covance 50mg for BP and Wysolone 5mg. She did not have any problem. Soduim levels are 138.4 out of 145 and hemoglobin i...

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Is this a water pill or a high blood pressure pill? ## It actually lowers blood pressure by expelling water from the body " Hydrochlorothiazide, sometimes abbreviated HCT, HCTZ, or HZT is a popular diuretic drug of the thiazide class that acts by inhibiting the kidneys' ability to retain water. This reduces the volume of the blood, decreasing blood return to the heart and thus cardiac output and, by other mechanisms, is believed to lower peripheral vascular resistance. " Reference: /wiki/Hydrochlorothiazide%2C+HCTZ/ ## i have stared taking blood pressure medicine hydrlchlorot 25 mg and i am having ower back pain and hip pain and cannot sleep for coughing and have dry throat and tickle in it and cough. is this normal and should i quit taking it. ## I also have a dry cough fro...

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Bisoprolol, marketed under the tradename Concor among others, is a beta blocker medication most commonly used for heart diseases.[4] This specifically includes high blood pressure, chest pain from not enough blood flow to the heart, and heart failure.[4][5] It is taken by mouth.[4] Common side effects include headache, feeling tired, diarrhea, and swelling in the legs.[4] More severe side effects include worsening...

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Lisinopril/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Zestoretic among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used for the treatment of high blood pressure.[1] It contains lisinopril, an ACE inhibitor, and hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic.[1][2] Typically, it becomes an option once a person is doing well on the individual components.[3] It is taken by mouth.[2] Common side effects include dizziness, hea...

A pharmacy error caused me to miss 21 doses of hydrochlorothiazide (25 mg once daily). Can I expect side effects now that I have started taking it again? ## Yes, it is possible that you might. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension. With that bad of an error, I must ask if you've considered switching to a different pharmacy? That is just horrible. Are you on any other medications?

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Telmisartan/hydrochlorothiazide, sold under the brand name Micardis HCT among others, is a fixed-dose combination medication used to treat high blood pressure.[2] It is a combination of telmisartan an angiotensin II receptor antagonist with hydrochlorothiazide a diuretic.[2] It may be used if telmisartan by itself is not sufficient.[5] It is taken by mouth.[5] Common side effects include dizziness, upper respiratory tract infecti...

uniretic tablets ## This medicine is an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and thiazide diuretic combination used to treat high blood pressure. It may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. Possible side effects SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include dry cough, dizziness or lightheadedness when sitting or standing up, fatigue, headache, flu-like symptoms, diarrhea, or nausea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience fainting, pain in big toe or finger joints, unexplained thirst or hunger, or weakness. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience swelling of hands, face, lips, eyes, throat, or tongue; unusual stomach pain; difficulty swallowing o...

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Irbesartan, sold under the brand name Avapro among others, is a medication used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and diabetic kidney disease.[2] It is a reasonable initial treatment for high blood pressure.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2] Versions are available as the combination irbesartan/hydrochlorothiazide.[2][3] Common side effects include dizziness, diarrhea, feeling tired, muscle pain, and heartburn...