Hydrochlorothiazide - Treatment for Blood Pressure

High blood pressure adds to the work load of hear and arteries. If this continues for long then its not possible for heart and arteries to properly. Hydrochlorothiazide is prescription medicine. It is a water pill (diuretic), which is used to treat high blood pressure and it also reduces swelling and water retension caused by several medical condition such as liver , heart and kidney diseases. Hydrochlorothiazide also increases the amount of urine passed which helps the body to lose water and salt. This medication may be used for other medical condition as per the advice of your doctor and pharmacist.

Why should i know before taking Hydrochlorothiazide?
If you are not able to urinate properly or allergic to Hydrochlorothiazide you should not use this medicine. Before using this medication tell your doctor if you are suffering from any of the following diseases such as gout, diabetes, kidney diseases, liver diseases or if you are allergic to sulfa drug. Avoid drinking alcohol if you are taking Hydrochlorothiazide as may lead to increase some side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide. One very important thing you should know, is that you should avoid becoming dehydrated during exercise because in some cases drinking much water is not safe. Always take your medicine as exactly prescribed by your doctor or pharmacist.

Can i take Hydrochlorothiazide during pregnancy?
If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant tell your doctor that you are taking treatment with Hydrochlorothiazide. Hydrochlorothiazide drug is not expected to be harmful for an unbo
baby. But if you are breast feeding or lactating mother you should not use Hydrochlorothiazide medicine because it may pass into the breast milk and may harm to the baby.

How to you Hydrochlorothiazide?
Hydrochlorothiazide comes in form of tablets and it is usually taken once or twice a day. If you are taking this medicine once a day, take it in the morning and if taking twice a day, take it in the late afte
oon so as to avoid going to the bathroon in the night. Take this medication with a glass of water with a meal. Do not increase or decrease your dose without consulting your doctor as it may lead to some serious side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide. For best result take this medicine as exactly adviced by the doctor or pharmacist.

Hydrochlorothiazide drug interactionr
Hydrochlorothiazide medicine may react other drugs and cause some serious side effects. These drigs are lithium, digoxin (Lanoxin), steroids , blood pressure medicines, insulin or diabetes medicine, aspirin, ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), diclofenac, indomethacin, naproxen , piroxicam, nabumetone, etodolac. Before taking this medication consult your doctor if you are taking any of the above medicine.

Side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide drugr
Taking of Hydrochlorothiazide drug leads to some common to serious side effects. These comman side effects are irregular bowel movements, pain in the stomach and hazy vision and some serious side effects are pounding of the heart, pain in the muscles, feeling numb, rashes on the skin, temperature drop of the body, change in the colour of urine and stool, jaundice, appetite loss, dryness in the mouth, feeling of thirst, feeling of vomit, weakness, feeling sleepy and feeling Uneasy. If you observe any of these symptoms in you, immediately consult your doctor.

Storager
Store this medicine at room temperature at 15-30 degree C. Keep it away from light, heat and moisture. Also keep it away from the reach of the children.