Hydrochlorothiazide 50mg

Antihypertensive Agent, Thiazide Diuretic

CSA NA – FDA Approved – REMS (N) – Can Ship

Hydrochlorthiazide, Hydrodiuril/Microzide lowers blood pressure by inhibiting sodium reabsorption in the distal tubules which causes increased loss of sodium, water, potassium, and hydrogen ions (lower blood volume results in decreased pressure).  It is also believed to lower peripheral vascular resistance (by relaxing blood vessels).

Hydrochlorthiazide, Hydrodiuril/Microzide is officially indicated for hypertension, or refractory edema (as an adjunct).  It is also commonly prescribed off-label for nephrogenic diabetes insipidus.

Before starting Hydrochlorthiazide, Hydrodiuril/Microzide make sure your physician is aware of any allergies or medications you currently take, if you have kidney disease, an electrolyte imbalance, adrenal insufficiency, diabetes, liver disease, hypercalcemia, hypokalemia, hyperuricemia (gout)

12.5mg-100mg daily divided into one or two daily doses

How to Take: Follow instructions provided by physician/pharmacy label, take consistently at same times each day unless otherwise directed, store at room temperature.  If dosing once daily the morning is preferred to avoid nocturnal awakenings for urination

You Need to Avoid: Careful standing up too quickly as you may get dizzy, and avoid excessive sun exposure or tanning bed usage

Hypotension, dizziness, hypokalemia (low potassium), worsening of hyperuricemia (can result in gout attacks), skin photosensitivity

Note this is not a complete list of side effects of Hydrochlorthiazide, Hydrodiuril/Microzide, only common ones

1. What do I do if I develop a skin reaction?
   Discontinue the medication and contact your physician or seek medical attention
2. What do I do if I show signs of low potassium levels (muscle weakness, irregular heartbeat, tremor, muscle cramps, constipation)?
   Seek immediate medical attention, it is a rare but potentially serious side effect