Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochlorothiazide is a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of medications called thiazide diuretics. Hydrochlorothiazide has also been used to treat body fluid accumulation (edema). Hydrochlorothiazide is a generic medication which has been marketed under the trade name Microzide. Hydrochlorothiazide is one of the most commonly used medications for the treatment of high blood pressure.

• Microzide

• Bendroflumethiazide
• Chlorothiazide
• Chlorothiazide Sodium
• Chlorthalidone
• Diuril
• HydroCHLOROthiazide
• Indapamide
• Methyclothiazide
• metOLazone
• Microzide
• Sodium Diuril
• Thalitone
• Zaroxolyn

• Capsule
• Liquid
• Tablet

• By mouth

Take your medicine as directed. Your dose may need to be changed several times to find what works best for you.

Measure the oral liquid medicine with a marked measuring spoon, oral syringe, or medicine cup.

Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use this medicine if you had an allergic reaction to hydrochlorothiazide or sulfa drugs, or if you are not able to urinate.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, heart disease or heart failure, high cholesterol, diabetes, gout, trouble urinating, or lupus.

This medicine may cause the following problems:Eye or vision problems, including glaucoma, myopiaHigh uric acid in the bloodParathyroid gland problemsIncreased risk of skin cancer

This medicine may make you dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. Alcohol may make this problem worse.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.

This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.

Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

Some medicines and foods can affect how hydrochlorothiazide works. Tell your doctor if you are also using any of the following: Cholestyramine, colestipol, digoxin, lithiumInsulin or other diabetes medicineNSAIDs (including aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen, celecoxib)Steroid medicine (including hydrocortisone, methylprednisolone, prednisone, prednisolone, dexamethasone)

Alcohol, narcotic pain relievers, or sleeping pills may cause you to feel more lightheaded, dizzy, or faint when used with this medicine.

This medicine may make you dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

This medicine could lower your blood pressure too much, especially when you first use it or if you are dehydrated. Stand or sit up slowly if you feel lightheaded or dizzy. Alcohol may make this problem worse.

Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine.

Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Confusion, weakness, and muscle twitching
• Sores, reddish patch or irritated area, shiny bump, pink growth, or white, yellow or waxy scar-like area on the skin
• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Blistering, peeling, or red skin rash
• Trouble seeing, eye pain, blurred vision or other vision changes
• Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea or vomiting, uneven heartbeat
• Lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
• Unusual tiredness or weakness
• Headache
• Mild diarrhea, constipation, nausea