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Hydrochlorothiazide is used for:
Treating high blood pressure. It is also used to treat fluid buildup in the body caused by certain conditions (eg, heart failure, liver cirrhosis, kidney problems) or medicines (eg, corticosteroids, estrogen). It may be used alone or with other medicines. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic. It helps the kidneys to remove fluid from the body.
Do NOT use Hydrochlorothiazide if:
- you are allergic to any ingredient in Hydrochlorothiazide
- you are unable to urinate
- you are taking dofetilide or ketanserin
Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.
How to use Hydrochlorothiazide :
Use Hydrochlorothiazide as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
- Take Hydrochlorothiazide by mouth with or without food.
- Hydrochlorothiazide may increase the amount of urine or cause you to urinate more often when you first start taking it. To keep this from disturbing your sleep, try to take your dose before 6 pm.
- If you miss a dose of Hydrochlorothiazide , take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Hydrochlorothiazide
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