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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
Working / Worked
Worked okay for two years at half a tablet a day, then BP was high and doubled - became disoriented and BP shot up even higher.
Working / Worked
fluid buildup in my ear was relieved by taking this drug. I still take it but for high blood pressure now
Working / Worked
makes you pee alot
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MY BP had been controlled with one drug (ACE) until a year ago when it began to creep up. Watching weight, working out all important.
Working / Worked
working
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has worked well
Working / Worked
This is basically a water pill, it does help, but be cautious pittasium(sp) ca be depleted very quickly. Oj or a banana with it.
Working / Worked
I take hydrochlorothiazide for fluid retention
Somewhat Helpful
Was working but not enough to show a significant difference.
Somewhat Helpful
50mg and they still had to add lisinopril in the mix
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Discussions
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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]
