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Thiazide-Like Diuretics

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

Why are thiazide like diuretics prescribed?

  1. Hypertension (27%)
  2. Heart Failure (26%)
  3. Edema (24%)
  4. Cirrhosis (22%)

Key takeaways

Thiazide-like diuretics are used to treat high blood pressure, heart failure, and edema (swelling due to fluid retention). They also have other uses, such as managing certain kidney disorders. These medications work by helping your kidneys remove extra salt and water from your body, which helps to lower blood pressure and reduce swelling. Thiazide-like diuretics are usually taken as oral pills. Examples include chlorthalidone (Thalitone), indapamide , and metolazone (Zaroxolyn).

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chlorthalidone

as low as$9
Chlorthalidone is a moderately priced drug used to treat high blood pressure and edema. It is more popular than comparable drugs. Chlorthalidone is only available as a generic drug; all brands have been discontinued. Generic chlorthalidone is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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indapamide

as low as$10
INDAPAMIDE treats high blood pressure and heart failure. It helps your kidneys remove more fluid and salt from your blood through the urine. It belongs to a group of medications called diuretics.
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metolazone

as low as$19
Metolazone is an inexpensive drug used to treat high blood pressure. It is slightly less popular than comparable drugs. It is available in generic and brand versions. It is covered by most Medicare and insurance plans, but some pharmacy coupons or cash prices may be lower.
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Hemiclor

as low as$36
Hemiclor is part of the Thiazide-Like Diuretics class and treats Hypertension. Thiazide-like diuretics are used to lower blood pressure to treat hypertension and edema due to heart failure, cirrhosis, kidney disease. They work by causing the kidneys to remove excess water and certain electrolytes from the body. Hemiclor is only available as a brand name drug.
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Thalitone

as low as$125
CHLORTHALIDONE treats high blood pressure. It may also be used to reduce swelling related to heart, kidney, or liver disease. It helps your kidneys remove more fluid and salt from your blood through urine. It belongs to a group of medications called diuretics.
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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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