Chlorothiazide/reserpine is a combination medication used to lower blood pressure. It's no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued.
Chlorothiazide/reserpine is made up of two medications that both lower your blood pressure. Chlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that works in the kidneys to remove extra water, which lowers blood pressure and gets rid of swelling. Reserpine is a Rauwolfia alkaloid that works by lowering the levels of certain chemicals in your body that can raise your blood pressure.
No, chlorothiazide/reserpine has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. It's not clear why chlorothiazide/reserpine was discontinued.
Yes. Although reserpine as a single-ingredient medication has also been discontinued, chlorothiazide (Diuril) is still available. There are also other available medications that work well for treating high blood pressure.