Hydrochlorothiazide is a drug that is used to treat fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV article explains how hydrochlorothiazide works and offers information on its effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
This eMedTV Web page contains a list of potential side effects of hydrochlorothiazide, such as dizziness, nausea, and constipation. Serious side effects (like an unexplained rash) that require immediate medical attention are also listed.
For those who are taking hydrochlorothiazide, sexual side effects (such as impotence) may occur. This eMedTV page discusses the possible link between hydrochlorothiazide and impotence and offers information on what to do if sexual side effects occur.
Hair loss appears to be one of the possible side effects of hydrochlorothiazide. However, as this eMedTV page explains, hair loss is common in the general population, so it's difficult to determine whether hydrochlorothiazide actually causes it.
What is hydrochlorothiazide used for? As this eMedTV segment explains, hydrochlorothiazide is used for controlling high blood pressure and treating water retention. The medication can be used in adults, children, and infants.
The recommended starting dose of hydrochlorothiazide for high blood pressure is 25 mg once daily. This eMedTV segment also lists hydrochlorothiazide dosage recommendations for treating fluid retention and discusses dosing for children.
This eMedTV resource lists medicines that may potentially cause hydrochlorothiazide drug interactions, such as narcotics, lithium, or colestipol. These interactions can cause very low blood pressure or high blood sugar levels, among other things.
This section of the eMedTV site offers several hydrochlorothiazide warnings and precautions, such as possible side effects to look out for (including extreme low blood pressure) and certain people who should not take the drug.
As this eMedTV resource explains, hydrochlorothiazide is a pregnancy Category B drug (in pregnant animal studies, the drug did not appear to pose any risks to the developing fetus). This page offers an overview of hydrochlorothiazide and pregnancy.
Hydrochlorothiazide overdose symptoms may include weakness, fainting, or vomiting. This section of the eMedTV archives offers a more detailed list of other possible overdose symptoms, overdose effects, and treatment options that are available.
Generic hydrochlorothiazide is available in a variety of strengths, including 15 mg, 25 mg, and 50 mg. As this eMedTV page explains, generic hydrochlorothiazide comes as tablets or capsules and is manufactured by a number of drug companies.
Hydrochlorothiazide alternatives for blood pressure control include lifestyle changes or other medications. This eMedTV article also discusses hydrochlorothiazide alternatives for treating water retention, which may include other diuretic medicines.
Esidrix is a medicine that is prescribed for the treatment of fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV resource further discusses Esidrix and its effects, potential side effects, and general dosing information.
Oretic is a type of diuretic used for the treatment of fluid retention and high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page offers detailed information on the drug, including its uses, potential side effects, and effects.
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