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I am taking this hydrochlorot for high blood pressure for over a year. All of a sudden I have become so dizzy and lightheaded that sometimes I can't drive. Can I take have the pill in the morning and half at night? I am taking 25 mg. Thank you very mu...
by Mary Lou in United States, 08/26/2011

Erectile Dysfunction


Can taking 25mg/day of Hydrochlorothiazide ever contribute to erectile dysfunction?
by Norm in USA, 10/29/2006

Hydrochlorothiazide 50 mg - Zenith


Is it ok to cut 50 mg tablets in half so half can be taken in the morning and the other half can be taken in the evening?
by Lucy in Bristol, PA, 04/07/2007

dosage in evening & morning


Is it advisable to take 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide tablet at night & 12.5 mg in morning so as to obtain 24 hour coverage, as opposed to taking 25 mg only in morning? Would the minimum dosage of 12.5 mg in evening reduce the need for urinating as o...
by robert sterman in Santa Ana, Calif., 10/23/2010

sever body skin rash and itch


 I have been prescript Hydrochlorothiazie 50MG. for blood pressure. Norvasc 10MG, Lipitor 40MG for cholesterol and Plavix 75MG for heart condition. Prior to Norvasc I have been taking Metoprolol 25MG. Severe skin rash and itch developed on m...
by Ali Fardeen in Foster City, California, 09/10/2008

Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide (Ezide, Hydro-DIURIL)
Hydrochlorothiazide
( hy-droh-klor-oh- THIGH-ah-zyd)
Pregnancy Category: B Apo-Hydro Esidrex Ezide Hydro-Diuril Hydro-Par Microzide Novo-Hydrazide Oretic Urozide (Rx)

Classification: Diuretic, thiazide type

See Also: See also Diuretics, Thiazide .

Action/Kinetics: Onset: 2 hr. Peak effect: 4-6 hr. Duration: 6-12 hr. t 1/2: 5.6-14.8 hr.

Additional Uses: Microzide is available for once-daily, low-dose treatment for hypertension.

Special Concerns: Geriatric clients may be more sensitive to the usual adult dose.

Additional Side Effects: CV: Allergic myocarditis, hypotension. Dermatologic: Alopecia, exfoliative dermatitis, toxic epidermal necrolysis erythema multiforme, Stevens-Johnson syndrome. Miscellaneous: Anaphylactic reactions, respiratory distress including pneumonitis and pulmonary edema.

How Supplied: Capsule: 12.5 mg; Solution: 50 mg/5 mL; Tablet: 25 mg, 50 mg, 100 mg

Dosage
?Oral Solution, Tablets Diuretic.
Adults, initial: 25-200 mg/day for several days until dry weight is reached; then, 25-100 mg/day or intermittently. Some clients may require up to 200 mg/day.
Antihypertensive.
Adults, initial: 25 mg/day as a single dose. The dose may be increased to 50 mg/day in one to two doses. Doses greater than 50 mg may cause significant reductions in serum potassium. Pediatric, under 6 months: 3.3 mg/kg/day in two doses; up to 2 years of age: 12.5-37.5 mg/day in two doses; 2-12 years of age: 37.5-100 mg/day in two doses.

Hydrochlorothiazide Ratings

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Cha, BrooKlyn, NY - 08/23/2011

After 1.5 yrs of fluctuating high pressure readings (166-178 over 89-90 and despite weight lost(183 to 170-168lb and increased exercise); I was prescribed 12.5 mg 1x day of HCTZ in June 2011. I am 58yrs and no other medicine. It's been three months and my pressure has dropped to 120-112/80-60 range. I generally take my med before bed with a light meal and take my pressure 30 40 mins after awaking and before a meal. Other than urinating most frequently between 11:00am and 3:00pm I don't note any other issues.

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Hydrochlorothiazide
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Effectiveness: **

Ease of Use: ***

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megan, Bayside, NY - 04/21/2010

I started out taking half of a 25 mg pill for two months. Then, I increased the dosage to an entire 25 mg pill. The third and fourth night after taking the full 25 mg pill I woke up with a heavy feeling in my chest and difficulty breathing. I was also nauseas and felt heaviness in my arms. I've never read any comments or concerns about heaviness in the chest so this concerns me. I am taking this medication with metopolol, but I've been taking metopolol for a long time. I take the metopolol in the morning and these side effects come in the middle of the night.

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Hydrochlorothiazide
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saima, Toronto, ON - 05/30/2008

I have just found out that this medication can cause Gout which is something that I now suffer from.

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