I have taken HCTZ 25mg for about 20 years in addition to other Rx for High BP. HCTZ has been the "magic bullet". Last summer I had an experience with gout-like pain: it's the thiazide; I also had a scary experience with a collapse at the gym. Beware moderate to heavy exercise: excessive perspiration creates a dangerous situation with HCTZ leading to preventricular contractions and seizure-like ...
terrible medication. stopped using it after 5 days: migraine in left eye lasted 13 hours plus stabbing pain in my right leg.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Prevention of Calcium-Containing Kidney Stones
Overall rating 4.7
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got2bjokng | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 5 to less than 10 years | Patient
9/18/2007
Condition: Prevention of Calcium-Containing Kidney Stones
Overall rating 5.0
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I had been troubled with one or two kidney a year for 25 years before taking hydrochlorothiazide. In the five years since taking the drug I have had no kidney stones.
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