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(also known as Apo-Hydro, Aquazide H, Microzide, Oretic, HCT, HZT)
Hydrochlorothiazide is a popular diuretic drug that acts by inhibiting the kidney's ability to retain water. This reduces the volume of the blood, decreasing peripheral vascular resistance. more at Wikipedia
Treatment Success Rate
| Top 5 Communities | ||
| Condition | Members | Success |
| High Blood Pressure | 38 |
89% |
| Meniere's Disease | 5 |
60% |
| Kidney Stones | 4 |
100% |
| Polycystic Kidney Disea... | 2 |
100% |
| Multiple Sclerosis (MS) | 1 |
100% |
Overall, 88% (59
Members)
find HCT helpful
HCT Reviews
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caused hypokalcemia
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it works...my blood pressure is normal when I get it taken...
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Diuretics seem to be the ONLY thing that has an obvious positive effect on my persistent vertigo and imbalance. Although it's far from a magic bullet.
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Works great
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With takin this medication I was prescribed potassium.
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Doesnt seem to make a difference.Doctor doesnt want to up it in case i bottom out.
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My BP is Normal. This is a Great Medication so far with zero Adverse reactions.
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Its ok....nothing to worry about.
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increased urination, diarhea.
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Isn't working at this time.
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High hct's
You may have another condition causing high hct. Your dr did the right thing sending you to a specialist. [More] -
High hct's
Can't start tx untill I see a hemotolegist. Need some info on this. [More] -
Fosinopril/Hct
i am on ramapril it must be from the same group...pril and i also had the liver function test. I know these things worry me to. If they are going to t... [More] -
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I have been "lucky," I guess. My H has been willing to answer my questions, but I only found out 2 weeks ago. I still don't know if he is ... [More] -
Reconnecting Physically?
I'm new here and just found out last Wednesday about my husband's five-month affair with a former co-worker. They had been friends for about nine mon... [More]
