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Thiazide Diuretics

Thiazide diuretics are used to lower blood pressure to treat hypertension and edema due to cirrhosis, heart failure, and kidney disease. They work by causing the kidneys to remove excess water and salt from the body.

Why are thiazide diuretics prescribed?

  1. Edema (25%)
  2. Heart Failure (25%)
  3. Hypertension (25%)
  4. Cirrhosis (25%)
  5. Hypoglycemia (0%)

Key takeaways

Thiazide diuretics are used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and edema (swelling). Thiazide diuretics work by helping your kidneys remove extra salt and water from your body, which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce swelling. These medications are usually taken as oral pills. Examples include hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) and chlorothiazide. You can choose the form that best fits your needs.

Prices for popular Thiazide Diuretics medications
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Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) is an inexpensive drug used to treat high blood pressure. It also reduces swelling and water retention caused by various medical conditions, such as heart, liver, or kidney disease. This drug is more popular than comparable drugs. It is available in multiple brand and generic versions. Generic hydrochlorothiazide is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
CHLOROTHIAZIDE is a diuretic. It helps you make more urine and to lose salt and excess water from your body. It treats swelling from heart, kidney, or liver disease. It also treats high blood pressure.
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diazoxide

as low as$53
DIAZOXIDE treats low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) in people with conditions that cause their body to make too much insulin. It works by decreasing insulin levels in your body, which raises your blood sugar.
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Inzirqo

as low as$386
Inzirqo is part of the Thiazide Diuretics class and treats Hypertension. Thiazide diuretics are used to lower blood pressure to treat hypertension and edema due to cirrhosis, heart failure, and kidney disease. They work by causing the kidneys to remove excess water and salt from the body. Inzirqo is only available as a brand name drug.
Disclaimer: Popularity is based on total prescriptions for the brand and generic versions of each drug, regardless of the condition being treated. Some drugs are prescribed for multiple conditions.

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