Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ

What is Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ?

Hydrochlorothiazide is an antihypertensive diuretic drug used in the treatment of high blood pressure and/or swelling. Hydrochlorothiazide is also known as HCT, HCTZ, or HZT.

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How do members experience Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
High blood pressure (hypertension) 1,419 271
Elevated blood pressure 302 124
Congestive heart failure 70 4
Fluid retention (edema) 27 12
General health 17 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Frequent urination 22
Dry mouth 12
Low potassium (hypokalemia) 9
Cramps in legs 6
Dehydration 6
Dizziness 5

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 23
Moderate 45
Mild 93
None 276

Member evaluations

dusty2

evaluated on Oct 26, 2017

  • Perceived effectiveness for high blood pressure (hypertension): Major
  • Side effects: None

FibroMom63

evaluated on Sep 15, 2017

  • Perceived effectiveness for swelling in feet: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

baebae

evaluated on Sep 29, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for water retention: Moderate
  • Side effects: None
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