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 Hydrochlorothiazide Information from Drugs.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Hydrochlorothiazide is used to lower blood pressure and to decrease edema (swelling).
Hydrochlorothiazide is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby.
Hydrochlorothiazide may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, seizure medicines, antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants.
www.drugs.com /hydrochlorothiazide.html   (1218 words)

  
 hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene - [Medication]
Hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene is used to treat edema (swelling) and hypertension (high blood pressure).
Hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene should begin working about 4 to 6 hours after you take it, but it may be a few weeks before you see an improvement in your condition.
Hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene should be taken at least 1 hour before or 4 hours after any dose of cholestyramine or colestipol.
www.peacehealth.org /kbase/multum/d03052a1.htm   (1624 words)

  
 Health Library -   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Hydrochlorothiazide and amiloride is used to treat edema (swelling) and hypertension (high blood pressure).
Hydrochlorothiazide and amiloride is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to harm an unborn baby.
Hydrochlorothiazide and amiloride should begin working about 4 to 6 hours after you take your medication, but it may be a few weeks before you see an improvement in your condition.
yalenewhavenhealth.org /library/healthguide/en-us/drugguide/topic.asp?hwid=d03193a1   (1616 words)

  
 NTP: Abstract for TR-357 - Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic active at the distal convoluted tubule and collecting duct.
Hydrochlorothiazide induced an increase in trifluorothymidine (Tft)-resistant cells in a mouse lymphoma L5178Y/TK assay without exogenous metabolic activation; this assay was not performed with activation.
Hydrochlorothiazide did not increase the frequency of sex-linked recessive lethal mutations when administered by feeding or injection to adult male Drosophila melanogaster.
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 Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) - Buy from Canada
Hydrochlorothiazide is used in the treatment of high blood pressure and other conditions that require the elimination of excess fluid (water) from the body.
Hydrochlorothiazide contains a form of thiazide, a diuretic that prompts your body to produce and eliminate more urine, which helps lower blood pressure.
Hydrochlorothiazide appears in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant.
www.canadianprescriptionsavers.com /druginfo/H/hctz.html   (838 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Drug Information: Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide, a 'water pill,' is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by various conditions, including heart disease.
Hydrochlorothiazide controls high blood pressure but does not cure it.
Hydrochlorothiazide may also be used to treat patients with diabetes insipidus and certain electrolyte disturbances and to prevent kidney stones in patients with high levels of calcium in their blood.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a682571.html   (781 words)

  
 hydrochlorothiazide and captopril
Hydrochlorothiazide and captopril is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).
Hydrochlorothiazide and captopril may increase the sensitivity of your skin to sunlight.
Hydrochlorothiazide and captopril is available with a prescription under the brand name Capozide.
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 losartan and hydrochlorothiazide Consumer Drug Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide is used to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure) and for the reduction of stroke risk in patients with hypertension and left ventricular hypertrophy.
Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that it is known to harm an unborn baby.
Symptoms of a losartan and hydrochlorothiazide overdose are not well known but may include dizziness, weakness, fainting, and fatigue.
www.drugs.com /MTM/losartan_and_hydrochlorothiazide.html   (1372 words)

  
 hydrochlorothiazide (Hydrodiuril) - drug class, medical uses, medication side effects, and drug interactions by ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
PRESCRIBED FOR: Hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat excessive fluid accumulation and swelling (edema) of the body caused by heart failure, cirrhosis, chronic kidney failure, corticosteroid medications, and nephrotic syndrome.
Hydrochlorothiazide can be used to treat calcium containing kidney stones by decreasing the amount of calcium excreted in the urine.
Even though hydrochlorothiazide is important in treating excess fluid accumulation in patients with cirrhosis, loss of fluid and electrolytes in these patients can worsen kidney function and even cause the patient to go into a coma.
www.medicinenet.com /hydrochlorothiazide/article.htm   (557 words)

  
 hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril
Hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Hydrochlorothiazide and lisinopril is available with a prescription under the brand names Prinzide and Zestoretic.
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 hydrochlorothiazide and enalapril - Connecticut
Hydrochlorothiazide and enalapril is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Hydrochlorothiazide and enalapril may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Hydrochlorothiazide and enalapril may increase the sensitivity of your skin to sunlight.
www.saintfranciscare.com /110991.cfm   (1568 words)

  
 hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril - Connecticut
Hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Hydrochlorothiazide and benazepril may increase the sensitivity of your skin to sunlight.
www.saintfranciscare.com /110912.cfm   (1567 words)

  
 CANDESARTAN AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (Systemic)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of medicines called thiazide diuretics.
Pregnancy—Use of candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide combination during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters (after the first 3 months) can cause adverse effects in the newborn.
Candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide may cause birth defects or other problems in the baby if taken during pregnancy.
www.medformation.com /ac/mm_usp.nsf/usp/500239b.htm   (1443 words)

  
 valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide, Eastern Carolina
Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide is used to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure).
Valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that valsartan is known to be harmful to an unborn baby.
Symptoms of a valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide overdose are not well known but may include dizziness, weakness, fainting, and fatigue.
www.uhseast.com /148782.cfm   (1420 words)

  
 hydralazine and hydrochlorothiazide - [Medication]
Hydralazine and hydrochlorothiazide is in the FDA pregnancy category C. This means that it is not known whether hydralazine and hydrochlorothiazide will harm an unborn baby.
Also, before taking hydralazine and hydrochlorothiazide, tell your doctor if you are taking any medicine to treat high blood pressure, water retention, heart problems, prostate problems, or another condition.
Hydralazine and hydrochlorothiazide may increase the effects of other drugs that cause drowsiness, including antidepressants, alcohol, antihistamines, sedatives (used to treat insomnia), pain relievers, anxiety medicines, and muscle relaxants.
www.peacehealth.org /kbase/multum/d03257a1.htm   (1469 words)

  
 hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
Hydrochlorothiazide and moexipril may increase the sensitivity of your skin to sunlight.
www.envisionrx.com /HTMLICONS/d04141A1.htm   (1372 words)

  
 fosinopril-hydrochlorothiazide, Eastern Carolina
Before taking fosinopril and hydrochlorothiazide, tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction that involved swelling of your lips, face, tongue, or throat or difficulty breathing.
Fosinopril and hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure).
Symptoms of a fosinopril and hydrochlorothiazide overdose include increased urination, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, fainting, weakness, fatigue, and unconsciousness.
www.uhseast.com /115006.cfm   (1682 words)

  
 Diuretics, Potassium-sparing, and Hydrochlorothiazide (Systemic) - MayoClinic.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Studies on this combination medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of potassium-sparing diuretic and hydrochlorothiazide combinations in children with use in other age groups.
Dizziness or lightheadedness and signs and symptoms of too much potassium in the body or too little potassium in the body may be more likely to occur in the elderly, who are more sensitive than younger adults to the effects of this medicine.
Potassium-sparing diuretics and hydrochlorothiazide may cause your skin to be more sensitive to sunlight than it is normally.
www.mayoclinic.com /invoke.cfm?id=DR202207   (2310 words)

  
 Hydrochlorothiazide Mens health Pharmatia Pharmacy: drugs & medicines
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* Hydrochlorothiazide is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is not expected to be harmful to an unborn baby.
Do not take hydrochlorothiazide without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant or could become pregnant during treatment.
pharmatia.net /mens_health/hydrochlorothiazide.php   (1207 words)

  
 Newly Approved Drug Therapies (654): Micardis (hydrochlorothiazide; telmisartan) Tablet, Boehringer Ingelheim
Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic and telmisartan is an orally active angiotensin II antagonist acting on the AT receptor subtype.
The combination of telmisartan and hydrochlorothiazide resulted in additive placebo-adjusted decreases in systolic and diastolic blood pressure at trough of 16-21/9-11 mmHg at 40/12.5 mg and 80/12.5 mg, compared to 9-13/7-8 mmHg for telmisartan 40 mg to 80 mg and 4/4 mmHg for hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg alone.
In active controlled studies, the addition of 12.5 mg hydrochlorothiazide to titrated doses of telmisartan in patients who did not achieve or maintain adequate response with telmisartan monotherapy further reduced systolic and diastolic blood pressure.
www.centerwatch.com /patient/drugs/dru654.html   (823 words)

  
 Hydrochlorothiazide - Drugs & Vitamins - Drug Library - DrugDigest
Hydrochlorothiazide can make your body lose potassium and you may need an extra supply.
Hydrochlorothiazide can make your skin more sensitive to sun or ultraviolet light.
Hydrochlorothiazide can increase the amount of sugar in blood or urine.
www.drugdigest.org /DD/DVH/Uses/0,3915,325|Hydrochlorothiazide,00.html   (755 words)

  
 ANGIOTENSIN-CONVERTING ENZYME (ACE) INHIBITORS AND HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (Systemic)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Hydrochlorothiazide helps reduce the amount of salt and water in the body by acting on the kidneys to increase the flow of urine; this also helps to lower blood pressure.
Hydrochlorothiazide —Hydrochlorothiazide has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies.
However, when hydrochlorothiazide is used during pregnancy, it may cause side effects including jaundice, blood problems, and low potassium in the newborn baby.
www.medformation.com /ac/mm_usp.nsf/usp/202045b.htm   (2797 words)

  
 candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide
Candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide is in the FDA pregnancy category D. This means that it is known to harm an unborn baby.
Candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide is used to reduce hypertension (high blood pressure).
Symptoms of a candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide overdose are not well known but may include dizziness, weakness, fainting, fatigue, and changes in heart rhythm.
www.subscriberx.com /.SRX?Service=SRXLeaflet&Function=GetLeaflet&DrugId=37989&Dialect=English   (1287 words)

  
 Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide is usually taken one or two times a day.
If you are to take hydrochlorothiazide once a day, take it in the morning.
If you are to take it more than once a day, take the last dose in the middle of the afternoon so that you will not have to go to the bathroom during the night.
www.clevelandclinic.org /health/health-info/docs/0600/0697.asp?index=4851&src=news   (855 words)

  
 MedlinePlus Drug Information: Candesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide
The combination of candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide is used alone or with other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Hydrochlorothiazide is in a class of medications called diuretics ('water pills').
Candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide controls high blood pressure but does not cure it.
www.nlm.nih.gov /medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a602012.html   (822 words)

  
 hydrochlorothiazide Side Effects, Interactions and Information - Drugs.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Hydrochlorothiazide passes into breast milk and may affect a nursing infant.
It is important to take hydrochlorothiazide regularly to get the most benefit.
Hydrochlorothiazide may increase the sensitivity of the skin to sunlight.
hydrochlorothiazide.drugs.com   (1378 words)

  
 Candesartan and Hydrochlorothiazide (Systemic) - MayoClinic.com
Use of candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide combination during pregnancy, especially during the second and third trimesters (after the first 3 months) can cause adverse effects in the newborn.
Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of candesartan and hydrochlorothiazide combination in children with use in other age groups.
This medicine has been tested in patients 65 years of age or older and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
www.mayoclinic.com /invoke.cfm?id=DR500239   (1471 words)

  
 ASH: Good Compliance With Combination Valsartan/Hydrochlorothiazide in Hypertensive Patients   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
Patients in the valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide group had a mean MPR of 74 percent versus 68 percent for hydrochlorothiazide patients, with the MPR decreasing as the dosage of hydrochlorothiazide increased (70% for 12.5 mg; 69% for 25 mg; 67% for 50 mg).
The risk of discontinuation was significantly higher (p less than 0.01) for all doses of hydrochlorothiazide compared to valsartan/hydrochlorothiazide, RR=1.7, 1.4, and 1.4 for 12.5 mg, 25 mg, and 50 mg of hydrochlorothiazide, respectively.
He recommended that physicians consider the persistence and compliance of antihypertensive drugs given the asymptomatic nature of the disease, the need for chronic therapy, the length of time between the diagnosis and incidence of complications, and the relationship between increased compliance and better blood pressure control.
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