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Hydrochlorothiazide

Hydrochlorothiazide: How It Works, How to Take It, and Side Effects

Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) is a well-tolerated water pill that's often used for high blood pressure.

Lauren Smith, MACydnee Ng, PharmD
Written by Lauren Smith, MA | Reviewed by Cydnee Ng, PharmD, Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP
Updated on July 31, 2024
Featuring Alyssa Billingsley, PharmDReviewed by Cydnee Ng, PharmD | July 31, 2024

Hydrochlorothiazide is a medication that can help treat edema, high blood pressure, and other conditions. Taking it as directed can decrease the risk of adverse effects and improve treatment outcomes.

If you have more questions about how to take this medication, talk to your pharmacist or doctor.

References

Herman, L. L., et al. (2022). Hydrochlorothiazide. StatPearls.

Remedyrepack Inc. (2022). Hydrochlorothiazide [package insert].

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Lauren Smith, MA
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Lauren Smith, MA
Lauren Smith, MA, has worked in health journalism since 2017. Before joining GoodRx, she was the senior health editor and writer for HealthiNation.
Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Reviewed by:
Cydnee Ng, PharmD
Cydnee Ng, PharmD, is a drug information pharmacist at GoodRx, where she lends her expertise to providing reader-friendly, accessible content about medications. She holds her pharmacist license in California.
Mera Goodman, MD, FAAP, is a board-certified pediatrician. Prior to practicing medicine, she worked as a management consultant.

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