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    • HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE

HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (hye DROE klor oh THYE a zide) treats high blood pressure. It may also be used to reduce swelling related to heart, kidney, or liver disease. It works by helping your kidneys remove more fluid and salt from your blood through the urine. It belongs to a group of medications called diuretics.


HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE Lifestyle Interactions

  • Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg, Oral tablet

    Interaction: Alcohol
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Drinking alcohol while taking this medication increases the risk for dangerously low blood pressure. Contact your care team right away if you experience dizziness, feeling faint or lightheaded, or blurry vision.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid alcohol while taking thiazide diuretics. Ingesting alcohol can increase the risk for orthostatic hypotension when taking a thiazide diuretic.

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