It is used in the management of increased blood pressure. It does so by acting on the kidneys.
hydrochlorothiazide-1
This medication is used for lowering blood pressure in hypertensive (increased blood pressure) patients and for treating edema (excess fluid in the body) associated with heart disease. It can also be used to treat Nephrotic Syndrome.
Contradications
Hydrochlorothiazide is contraindicated for use in patients with heart diseases.
Side effects
Patients using this medication may at times experience dizziness, headache, edema (collection of body fluid in tissues and body cavities), and fatigue. If you experience any of these symptoms for a prolonged period of time, please consult your doctor.
Expert Advice
- Take with meals.
- Change position slowly.
- Include potassium rich foods in diet such as bananas and orange juice.
- If you have diabetes, check blood sugar level regularly and inform prescriber about changes.
FAQs
What does this medicine treat?
Does it pose an effect on urine output too?
Yes, an increased urinary flow is observed.
Is it used as an analgesic as well?
No, it is not. But if increased blood pressure is posing any painful effect on the body, this medicine’s effect might decrease pain effect secondarily.
Patients with kidney problems are advised a low salt diet. Should one continue this diet plan while on this medicine?
No, you should have a normal diet. This is so because one loses a lot of sodium through urine while using this medicine, so a complete healthy meal is a compulsion.
Will it cause kidney stone formation?
No research or complaint regarding this issue came across as yet. But it is advised to talk to your physician for further queries.
