Prescription Required
This medicine is used in the treatment of essential hypertension (increased blood pressure) and kidney disease in patients with hypertension and diabetes mellitus type 2.
Patients using this medication may at times experience dizziness, headache, and back pain. If you experience any of these symptoms for a prolonged period of time, please consult your doctor.
This medicine is contraindicated in pregnancy. Consult your doctor before.
This medicine is contraindicated in lactating mothers. Consult your doctor if there's no other alternative medicine.
Please avoid consuming alcohol when taking this medicine.
Patients receiving vigorous diuretic therapy Patients with kidney disease and transplantation Patients with heart disease Diabetic patients Patients with primary Aldosteronism (hormonal disorder) May cause drowsiness, decreasing ability to drive and operate machinery Hypertensive patients with type 2 diabetes.
Individuals with Primary aldosteronism (hormonal disorder) must be cautious.
What are the most common side effects of hydrochlorothiazide?
The more common side effects that can occur with hydrochlorothiazide include blood pressure that is lower than normal (especially when standing up after sitting or lying down), dizziness (feeling like sleeping), headache, and weakness.
What is the best time of day to take hydrochlorothiazide?
If you are to take a single dose a day, take it in the morning after breakfast. If you are to take more than one dose a day, take the last dose no later than 6 p.m., unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Does hydrochlorothiazide make you pee a lot?
Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of medicine known as diuretics water pills. It works by causing you to make more urine. This helps your body get rid of extra salt and water. This medicine also reduces extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, or kidney disease.
How to administer this medicine?
This medicine is mostly used orally. The dose is dependent on the age, condition and its severity.
Can I drink any alcohol at all while taking hydrochlorothiazide?
Drinking alcohol with this medicine can cause side effects.
How to store this medicine?
Please store this medicine at room temperature away from excessive light, moisture, and children.
How long does it take for hydrochlorothiazide to start working?
Pharmacological effects begin in about 2 hours after an oral dose, peaks in 4 hours, and lasts for about 6 to 12 hours.
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