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Hydrochlorothiazide Uses Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It decreases the amount of fluid in the body by increasing the amount of salt and water lost in the urine. Hydrochlorothiazide is used to lower blood pressure and to decrease edema (swelling).
How To Use Hydrochlorothiazide Take Hydrochlorothiazide exactly as directed on the package or as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. Take each dose with a full glass of water.
Take Hydrochlorothiazide with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
Never take more of this medication than is prescribed for you. Hydrochlorothiazide Side Effects This drug may cause following serious side effects : an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing, closing of the throat, swelling of the lips, tongue, or face, or hives), unusual fatigue, abnormal bleeding or bruising, yellow skin or eyes, confusion, irregular heartbeats or a fluttering feeling in the chest, or little or no urine. Other, less serious side effects are more likely to occur. Continue to take hydrochlorothiazide and talk to your doctor if you experience dizziness, especially when rising from sitting or lying down, tingling or numbness in the arms, legs, hands, or feet, excessive urination, muscle weakness or cramps, increased hunger or thirst, nausea or decreased appetite, abdominal pain, sensitivity to sunlight, or impotence. Hydrochlorothiazide Precautions Tell your doctor your If you ever had a increased urination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, lethargy, and unconsciousness.
Coreg should not be used without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or are planning a pregnancy. As it might passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant. Ask your doctor Before breast-feeding a baby.Use caution when driving, operating machinery, or performing other hazardous activities. Hydrochlorothiazide may cause dizziness. If you experience dizziness, avoid these activities. Use alcohol cautiously. Alcohol may increase the side effects of hydrochlorothiazide. Avoid a diet high in salt. Too much salt may cause the body to retain water and may decrease the effects of hydrochlorothiazide. Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight. Hydrochlorothiazide may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight. Use a sunscreen and wear protective clothing when exposure to the sun is unavoidable.• Avoid becoming overheated in hot weather and during exercise. It is easier to become dangerously dehydrated while taking hydrochlorothiazide. Hydrochlorothiazide Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you are using, especially : lithium (Lithobid, Eskalith, others), digoxin (Lanoxin, Lanoxicaps), the cholesterol-lowering drugs cholestyramine (Questran) or colestipol (Colestid), a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, Nuprin), naproxen (Naprosyn, Anaprox, Aleve), ketoprofen (Orudis, Orudis KT, Oruvail), indomethacin (Indocin), diclofenac (Cataflam, Voltaren), etodolac (Lodine), nabumetone (Relafen), oxaprozin (Daypro), piroxicam (Feldene), sulindac (Clinoril), tolmetin (Tolectin), fenoprofen (Nalfon), ketorolac (Toradol), or flurbiprofen (Ansaid), a diabetes medication such as glipizide (Glucotrol), glyburide (Micronase, Glynase, Diabeta), chlorpropamide (Diabinese), tolazamide (Tolinase), tolbutamide (Orinase), and others, or a steroid medicine such as cortisone (Cortone), dexamethasone (Decadron, Hexadrol), hydrocortisone (Cortef, Hydrocortone), prednisone (Orasone, Deltasone), prednisolone (Delta Cortef, Prelone), methylprednisolone (Medrol), and others.
Drugs other than those listed here may also interact with Hydrochlorothiazide. Talk to your doctor and pharmacist before taking any prescription or over-the-counter medicines. Hydrochlorothiazide Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include increased urination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, lethargy, and unconsciousness. Hydrochlorothiazide Notes Do not share Hydrochlorothiazide with others. Hydrochlorothiazide Missed Dose If you miss an Hydrochlorothiazide dosage, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up. Hydrochlorothiazide Storage Store Hydrochlorothiazide at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) away from sunlight and moisture.
Important Note The following Informationrmation is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
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