Bisoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide Information

If you have high blood pressure, your healthcare provider may prescribe a drug called bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide (Ziac®). This medication contains a beta blocker and a diuretic, drugs that are effective at lowering systolic and diastolic blood pressure. It is currently approved for use in adults only. Bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide comes in the form of a tablet and is usually taken once daily.
 
Because this product may not be suitable for everyone, safety information for bisoprolol and hydrochlorothiazide should be reviewed with your healthcare provider before beginning treatment. For example, your healthcare provider needs to know if you have liver disease, diabetes, or heart failure, or if you are pregnant. You should also provide a list of all medications and supplements you are taking.
 
(Click Bisoprolol and Hydrochlorothiazide for more information on this drug, including whether it is sold as a generic, what to expect while taking it, and why it should not be stopped suddenly.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Arthur Schoenstadt, MD