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58 People found this comment helpful

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 ...

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28 People found this comment helpful

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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Melly | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
3/9/2024
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 2.0
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My DR prescribed this to me about a month ago to see if it would help the swelling in my left foot, despite the fact that I indicated I believe it’s injury related due to preexisting foot conditions. She insisted we start by trying this pill since I already take one BP med and she wanted me to see if it was an easy fix. It helps mildly with the swelling but not enough to make a full difference. And- the side effects have been horrendous. Lightheadedness, dizziness, nausea, severe brain fog from mid day until rest at night. Almost impossible to work under those conditions. And this evening, I had a racing heart rate, 112BPM, which is insane considering my average regular active heart rate is around 70BPM. This lasted from about 4PM to 10PM. After resting in bed for an hour, my heart rate finally went back to normal. Immediately stopping this medication.Read More Read Less

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Mya | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
3/7/2024
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.7
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Been on Hydrochlorthiazide 25% for 2 days and I’m not taking it no more I need to find the person that made it and ask why they made it because why do I feel horrible. Can’t hold food at all. I have been vomiting to the point I get cramps in my stomach, sweating, can’t really stand for long periods of time I’m dizzy I have been laying down feeling like I’m literally dying. I didn’t take it today I’m still vomiting non stop I have not ate in 2 days , dry mouth and lips, haven’t been able to poop, very weak I don’t like it at all calling my doctors tomorrow they need to change this as soon as possible.Read More Read Less

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RC | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
1/12/2024
Condition: Other
Overall rating 4.0
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I have been taking this medication for a year now. 12.5 mg. Per day prescribed for Meniere’s Disease. It has worked to control/prevent attacks, but does have the side effect of joint pain/weakness.

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Mork | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/25/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been talking hydrochlorothiazide 12.5 mg for more than 10 years and have experienced no side effects. My BP has been consistently good. At one point my physician increased the dosage to 25 mg and I did experience dizziness upon rising from seated position. Dosage was decreased back to 12.5 mg and no more dizziness.

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JulieS | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/4/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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Started out okay. I have only taken 2 12.5 mg doses. I am constantly peeing. Started having a higher heart rate and makes me feel nervous. I am now nauseated and have been getting headaches. I felt fine before taking this med. I refused to take it this morning and waiting to get it out of my system. Am having muscles cramps as well with pain in my kidney last night.

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Las Vegas Rob | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/8/2023
Condition: Other
Overall rating 3.3
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Although this drug reduced the water retention and lowered my BP from Hypertension, It created more problems: Stuffy nose, couldn't breath through my nose, back and body aches and makes me more sleepy than normal.

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Martha | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
6/13/2023
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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My blood pressure has been running high even though I was on metoprolol. My doctor put me on hydrochlorothiazide addition to my metoprolol. I took it for 3 days and became very sick. Vomiting severely and very lethargic. Went to the ER and had a seizure. My blood sodium was down to 110. I was in the hospital for 5 days from hypothermia.

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Dmhpkh | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/8/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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Overtime my lab results have showed a steady decline in my sodium level. I drink lots of water per day. Recently my sodium level dropped to 123. Changing to Losartan without HCTZ!!

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Anonymous | 75 or over | Female | On medication for 10 years or more | Patient
10/19/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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This drug was prescribed for me years ago along with potassium and advice to stay hydrated. I also take Lisinopril now that I am in my 70's. Never have I had any problems associated with these drugs; they have proven very effective at managing blood pressure and fluid build up in my ears for which the HCL was originally prescribed many years ago. either interacts with other prescription meds that I am taking.

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India | 19-24 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
10/9/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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i’m a 23 year old female and my pcp prescribed me this medication because i had high blood pressure at the hospital and in her office when i first started this medication i was weak, dizzy, lightheaded, i had a loss of appetite and i slept constantly i’ve been on hctz for a few weeks now and still having the same issues, i’ve contacted my pcp multiple times about this medication and she’s trying to put me on something that has worse symptoms then this one does, at this point i don’t know what to doRead More Read Less

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Kay | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
9/24/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 1.0
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I've been taking this medicine *12.5 mg daily tablet) less than 3 months. In the last several days, I started developing a burning intense pain in my left breast. I feel lethargic and have a dry mouth all the time. I also have a hacking cough that worsens after I eat or drink anything. I never attributed it to the drug until I started to read reviews today about coughing as a side effect. Has anyone else experienced any of these symptoms? I'm going to discontinue and call my physician as these side effects are becoming more troubling each day.Read More Read Less

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Frederick | 65-74 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
9/24/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been taking this along with Losartan and they have kept my blood pressure in a normal range for over one year. I have had no side effects. (66 yr old male)

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Shelld | 55-64 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/13/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.0
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I recently was diagnosed with hbp. My Dr. gave me Hydrochlorothiazide and after 3 days I took myself off of it. I had stomach pains and queasyness, even if I ate something it was painful. I lost 4 lbs in 3 days from not eating right. I was nauseated and felt sick all day and night. Then I began a gas problem and this was embarrassing. To top it all off I was getting constipated. Never again will I take this med! Now I have been prescribed a new hbp med. Honestly, I read the side effects and am scared of that one too! I guess I have to try it but if it gives me one problem, I will take myself off it.Read More Read Less

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Caroline | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
8/22/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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I’m been on this medication for years. I started noticing dark patch on the sides of my neck inching burning and other dark spots on my body I went to the dermatologist and with one look she told me it hydrochlorothiazide and women over 60 Should not be taking this med ? I’m 65 I went to my primary md he try to Look it up but could not find anything so rudely he criticized her stating she’s a Dermatologist I said omg why would you say that she a MD, he said continue with this medication. I refuse and stopped I feel so much better the dark spot are fading slowly slowly no more dizziness no heart palpitations no more rashes on my neck, now to find another md who doesn’t insult another md. I do check my BP regularly PS. This dermatologist said if I needed any cosmetic procedures she would not do them because of this medication because how we heal dark scaring it does matter on the color of the complexion. Wow Read More Read Less

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Ray | 35-44 | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/10/2022
Condition: Visible Water Retention
Overall rating 1.7
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Took this medication to stop the edema that amlodipine gave me DIZZY ALL DAY CANT DRIVE HIGH ANXIETY NUMBNESS IN LEGS AND FEET CHEST PAIN FAST HEART RATE MUSCLE CRAMPS VERY CONFUSED AND CANT FOCUS AT ALL THE ENTIRE DAY

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VancouverDavid | 75 or over | Male | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
8/6/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 2.3
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I have borderline HBP (130/70), worse when I go to the doctor (white cost hypertension). On 12.5 mg of this med, my BP dropped within two hours to 110/60. Unfortuntately, it also caused dizziness, nausea and a screaming noise in my ears (tinnitus). I've had the same reaction to other BP meds. A case of the cure being worse than the disease?

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
8/2/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.0
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My doctor put me on this medication to take with amlodipine for high blood pressure. I didn’t really have any negative side effects right away. I started it about a month and a half after having Covid, so I didn’t realize my not being able to taste was due to the hydroclorothiazide. After 6 months of no taste I finally realized it could be the medication. I thought it was a Covid symptom. Went off the medication and my taste buds came back. Happy to be back to normal!

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cdh | 65-74 | Female | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years | Patient
6/23/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 5.0
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I have been on Hydrochlorothiazide for one year with zero side effects and it keeps my bp at an even 120 over 80. Spent 2 years suffering through 4 other pills that made my life miserable. Lisinapril gave me constant coughing, losartan did not lower my bp, verapamil put my large intestine to sleep, and metoprolol made me so dizzy with crying jags. Finally found one that works and does not ruin my days. Really happy about that.

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Anonymous | 55-64 | Male | On medication for 1 to less than 2 years |
4/19/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 4.3
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Took this medication for hbp, I also take Irbesratan. After about a year, I started urinating blood. Turns out this medication was aggravating my bladder stones, which had never given me any problems. I also experience foggy head, blurred vision, slurred speech, poor memory. I am off this crap for about a week and I am back to normal. Will never take it again!!

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Pat | 65-74 | Female | Patient
4/18/2022
Condition: High Blood Pressure
Overall rating 3.3
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I take Benaepril/hctz20/25 along with Hydrochlorthiazide 25 The druggist has cautioned me on it. Yet My doctor and my heart doctor say it's a good combination for me. I have complained about it to my doctor and she said take it just three days a week. Instead of every day. I have started doing that and it seems to help with no side effects. I also take a OTC Potassium 99mg on those days. If I don't take it my BP does seem to go higher on those days.

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