HCTZ

HCTZ is part of a category of prescription medication known as diuretics. HCTZ is sold under several brand names such as Esidrix, HydroDIURIL, Microzide, and Oretic. It is also available as a generic version that is much cheaper than the brand product.

HCTZ can also be prescribed to children and infants suffering from high blood pressure or fluid retention, even though the side effects and impact for such cases have been thoroughly studied . Ask your doctor about the risks and benefit’s the use of hydrochlorothiazide may have on children and infants. Patients that are taking HCTZ to treat hypertension should not stop taking the medication before the end of the period indicated by their doctors even if they are feeling better as high blood pressure often has no noticeable symptoms.

HCTZ is to be taken exactly as it has been prescribed by the doctor. It is not recommended to take larger dosages than instructed as this may result in an overdose. DoctorS may occasionally increase the HCTZ’s dosage to ensure that the patients get the best results from their treatment.

To guarantee that HCTZ will have no harmful effects on the patients, their blood pressure will be regularly checked. Thus it is not recommended to miss any scheduled appointments. Patients that have been vomiting or are dehydrated may need to have their blood and urine tested.

Patients should inform their doctors if they are taking thiazide diuretic like HCTZ as it can interfere with the results of thyroid tests

The use of HCTZ may have several side effects, including dry mouth, thirst, nausea, vomiting, weakness, drowsiness, restlessness, lightheadedness or fast or irregular heartbeat, or nausea, stomach pain, low fever, loss of appetite, dark urine, stools clay, jaundice.