How do members experience Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
High blood pressure (hypertension) 1,419 270
Elevated blood pressure 303 124
Congestive heart failure 70 4
Fluid retention (edema) 27 12
General health 17 1
  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell

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 275

Member evaluations

grampa

evaluated on Sep 01, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Slight
  • Side effects: None

Phyllis1954

evaluated on Aug 16, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

Hestia58

evaluated on Jul 02, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild