Hydrochlorathiazide

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 Hydrochlorothiazide? Hydrochlorathiazide is a common misspelling of hydrochlorothiazide.
 
Hydrochlorothiazide is a prescription drug that is used for high blood pressure control and fluid retention treatment. The medicine, which is a type of diuretic, works by increasing the amount of water removed from the blood and decreasing blood volume. Hydrochlorothiazide is available as a capsule or a tablet and comes in a variety of strengths. Potential side effects of the medication may include low blood potassium levels, dizziness, upset stomach, and vomiting.
 
(Click Hydrochlorothiazide for more details on the effects of hydrochlorothiazide, information on when and how to take the medicine, and a list of possible side effects to look out for.)
 
Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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