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Below are Hydrochlorothiazide reviews, ratings, comments submitted by patients and caregivers. Based on a total of 2 ratings/reviews, Hydrochlorothiazide has an overall score of 9. The effectiveness score is 7 and the side effect score is 9. The scores are on ten point scale: 10 - best, 1 - worst. This information is not vetted and should not be cosidered as clinical evidence. | | Hydrochlorothiazide review by 52 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | |   |
| Effectiveness: | | Moderately Effective |
| Side effects: | | No Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | fluid retention increased BP |
| Dosage & duration: | | 25mg taken once daily for the period of two years |
| Other conditions: | | Type2 diabetes |
| Other drugs taken: | | Metformin Lisinopril | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Helped with decreasing intermittent fluid retention in ankles and worked in conjunction with BP medication to decrease BP |
| Side effects: | | calf cramps on occasion |
| Comments: | | Took medication daily along with BP med, monitored BP at home. Occasionally have puffy ankles but not as often. |
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| | Hydrochlorothiazide review by 50 year old female patient | | | Rating |
| Overall rating: | | |
| Effectiveness: | | Considerably Effective |
| Side effects: | | Mild Side Effects | | |
Treatment Info |
| Condition / reason: | | hypertension |
| Dosage & duration: | | 25 mg a day taken once a day for the period of 2 years |
| Other conditions: | | bipolar |
| Other drugs taken: | | Lamictal | | |
Reported Results |
| Benefits: | | Decreased blood pressure, decreased cardiac load, decreased kidney load |
| Side effects: | | Increased urine output, potassium deficit |
| Comments: | | Hydrochlorothiazide was prescribed by my doctor as a first line treatment of my mild hypertension (140/90). In addition he recommended exercise, weight loss and dietary restriction of sodium.
This drug did lower my blood pressure to 130/90 which he thought was satisfactory for now. |
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