What does hydrochlorothiazide do for the heart?
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems. Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a class of drugs known as diuretics/”water pills.” It works by causing you to make more urine.
Does hydrochlorothiazide affect heart rate?
Precautions while using hydrochlorothiazide Check with your doctor right away if you have seizures, decreased urine, drowsiness, dry mouth, excessive thirst, increased heart rate or pulse, muscle pains or cramps, nausea or vomiting, or unusual tiredness or weakness.
Does hydrochlorothiazide treat congestive heart failure?
Hydrochlorothiazide is also used to treat fluid retention (edema) that is caused by congestive heart failure, severe liver disease (cirrhosis), kidney disease, or treatment with a steroid or hormone medicine. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill).
What is bad about hydrochlorothiazide?
Hydrochlorothiazide can cause blurred vision and glaucoma. Symptoms include eye pain and trouble seeing. These problems often occur within hours to weeks after starting this medication. Tell your doctor if you have any vision problems while taking this drug.
What is a good substitute for hydrochlorothiazide?
Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is one of the most commonly prescribed generic medications to lower blood pressure and protect people from these issues, but it turns out there’s an alternative that might be more effective—chlorthalidone.
Can HCTZ cause electrolyte imbalance?
HCTZ can cause electrolyte and/or fluid imbalances, including hypokalemia, hyponatremia, hypercalcemia, and/or hypomagnesemia. [10] There have been reports of exacerbation of systemic lupus erythematosus with the use of hydrochlorothiazide.
Is HCTZ a beta blocker?
METOPROLOL; HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE is a combination of a beta blocker and a diuretic. It is used to treat high blood pressure.
Does HCTZ cause weight gain?
Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) works to get rid of extra fluid in your body. By getting rid of this fluid, it can cause weight loss. Keep in mind that this is water weight, not fat loss.
What is HCTZ and what does it do to your body?
Medically reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Last updated on Jan 12, 2019. HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide) is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.
What’s the difference between chlorthalidone and HCTZ?
Chlorthalidone and HCTZ are NOT the same. In fact, they aren’t even in the same class of medication. HCTZ is a thiazide diuretic. Chlorthalidone is a phthalimidine diuretic or “thiazide-like” diuretic.
Which is better for CTD HCTZ or HCTZ?
CTD displayed significantly lower SBP ( P <0.0001), lower total cholesterol ( P <0.0001), lower low-density lipoprotein cholesterol ( P =0.0009), lower potassium ( P =0.0003), and higher uric acid ( P <0.0001) over time compared with HCTZ. In conclusion, both HCTZ and CTD reduce CVEs compared with neither drug.
What are the symptoms of a HCTZ overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222. Overdose symptoms may include nausea, weakness, dizziness, dry mouth, thirst, and muscle pain or weakness. What should I avoid? Drinking alcohol can increase certain side effects of HCTZ. Avoid becoming overheated or dehydrated during exercise and in hot weather.