What is Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
TYPES:Generic: Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZBrand:
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) | 1,418 | 273 | |
| 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
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 23 | |
| Moderate | 45 | |
| Mild | 93 | |
| None | 278 |
Member evaluations
jfsnaz
evaluated on Jul 18, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
- Side effects: None
PDWarrior
evaluated on Jan 12, 2009
- Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
- Side effects: None
Mazin Z
evaluated on Dec 23, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Can't tell
- Side effects: Mild
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