If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly
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fever, chills, tiredness, mouth sores, skin sores, easy bruising, unusual bleeding, pale skin, cold hands and feet, feeling light-headed or short of breath; or
Your doctor may want you to take this dose every other day or on 3 to 5
Before using HCTZ, tell your doctor
These side effects typically occur
tingly feeling
Stomach upset, headache, frequent urination, electrolyte imbalance, and dizziness are some of the most common side effects of this medication
Other uses include treating diabetes insipidus and renal tubular acidosis and to decrease the risk of kidney stones in those with a high calcium level in the urine
painful or difficult urination
numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips
In an observational study on 22 people with high blood pressure taking hydrochlorothiazide long-term (2 – 12 years), 36% developed high blood calcium levels [ 36, 37, 38 ]
Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems
Elderly Use
muscle pain or cramps
fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse
In an observational study on 22 people with high blood pressure taking hydrochlorothiazide long-term (2 – 12 years), 36% developed high blood calcium levels [ 36, 37, 38 ]
Side effects of hydrochlorothiazide
swelling of the feet or lower legs
Belching
itching, pain, redness, or swelling of the eye or eyelid
unusual tiredness or weakness
stomach discomfort, upset, or pain
Losartan and hydrochlorothiazide combination is also used to reduce the risk of stroke in patients with high blood pressure and enlargement of the heart
Stomach cramps
Hydrochlorothiazide is an effective diuretic that can help many patients maintain healthy blood pressure
Low blood pressure