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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Or kidney problems, heart disease, diabetes, seizures) or people who take other medications are more at risk of developing a wider range of side effects. View complete list of side effects 4. Bottom Line Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) may be used to relieve edema (fluid retention) and to lower high blood pressure. A headache, dizziness on standing, dehydration, skin reactions, and depletion of electrolytes are the most common side effects of HCTZ. Hydrochlorthiazide may not be suitable for some people including those with sulfonamide allergies. 5. Tips Dosages of HCTZ may need to be adjusted depending on the individual; higher dosages need extra monitoring by a doctor. Report any symptoms such as confusion, dizziness, muscular weakness, and GI disturbances to a doctor. Seek urgent medical advice if you are unable to urinate.Report any eye pain or visual disturbances immediately to your doctor.Avoid drinking alcohol while you are taking hydrochlorothiazide because this may aggravate some of the side effects such as dizziness and dehydration.Be careful not to become overheated or dehydrated in hot weather while taking hydrochlorothiazide. Talk to your doctor about how much fluid you should be drinking; in some cases drinking too much fluid is just as harmful as not drinking enough fluids.Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other medications at the same time as hydrochlorothiazide because some may not be suitable (including those bought over the counter). 6. Response and effectiveness Hydrochlorothiazide starts to work within 2 hours and its peak effect occurs within 4 hours. The
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