Hydrochlorothiazide is the name of the medication. It comes in the form of a tablet, and should be taken by mouth. It belongs to a class of medications called Thiazide Diuretic.
This medication is usually used for reducing high blood pressure (also called hypertension). It can also reduce fluid build up in your body. Ask your physician why he or she gave you this medication.
Hydrochlorothiazide belongs to a group of medications called Diuretics also known as “water pills”. It helps remove salt and water from your body. This decreases the amount of fluid flowing through your blood vessels. Your blood pressure will go down because the heart pumps less blood through your blood vessels.
This medication comes as a tablet. You should put it in your mouth and swallow it with a glass of water.
Tell your physician if you become pregnant. There are not enough studies about this medication in pregnant women. Use the medication during pregnancy only if clearly needed.
Read more about Hydrochlorothiazide 25mg on the FDA website.
Last Update: May 13th 2017
Data sources: Label (May 13th 2017), FDA (May 31st 2015)
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