Is reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide still available?

No, reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide has been [discontinued](https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cder/daf/index.cfm?event=overview.process&ApplNo=011958) and is no longer available in the United States. It's not clear why reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide was discontinued.

Hydropres

Q: What is reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide?

Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide is made up of two medications that lower your blood pressure. [__Reserpine__](https://www.goodrx.com/reserpine/what-is) is a [*Rauwolfia* alkaloid](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4566472/) that [works by](https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK557767/#article-28402.s3) lowering the levels of certain chemicals in your body that can raise your blood pressure. [__Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)__](https://www.goodrx.com/hydrochlorothiazide/what-is) (HCTZ) is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that works in the kidneys to remove extra water, which lowers blood pressure and gets rid of swelling.

Q: What are examples of currently available medications that are used in place of reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide?

[Reserpine](https://www.goodrx.com/reserpine/what-is) as a single-ingredient medication has also been discontinued. But [hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide)](https://www.goodrx.com/hydrochlorothiazide/what-is) is available as a single-ingredient medication and in combination with other blood pressure medications. There are also other [available medications commonly used today for the treatment of high blood pressure](https://www.goodrx.com/conditions/hypertension/high-blood-pressure-medications).

reserpine and hydrochlorothiazide

Used for Hypertension

Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide is a combination medication used to lower blood pressure. It's no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued.

Reviewed by:

Robert Chad Hakim, PharmD, BCCCP

Allison Gourley, PharmD

Last reviewed on June 27, 2022

What is Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide?

What is Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide used for?

High blood pressure

Drug facts

Common Brands	Hydropres
Drug Class	Rauwolfia alkaloid / Diuretic
Controlled Substance Classification	Not a controlled medication
Generic Status	No lower-cost generic available
Availability	Discontinued

Common Brands

Hydropres

Drug Class

Rauwolfia alkaloid / Diuretic

Controlled Substance Classification

Not a controlled medication

Generic Status

No lower-cost generic available

Availability

Discontinued

Common questions about Hydropres

Hydropres is made up of two medications that lower your blood pressure. Reserpine is a Rauwolfia alkaloid that works by lowering the levels of certain chemicals in your body that can raise your blood pressure. Hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) (HCTZ) is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that works in the kidneys to remove extra water, which lowers blood pressure and gets rid of swelling.

No, Hydropres has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. It's not clear why Hydropres was discontinued.

Reserpine as a single-ingredient medication has also been discontinued. But hydrochlorothiazide (Microzide) is available as a single-ingredient medication and in combination with other blood pressure medications. There are also other available medications commonly used today for the treatment of high blood pressure.

Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide dosage

Typical dosage for Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide

What are alternatives to Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide?

There are a number of medications that your doctor can prescribe in place of Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide. Compare a few possible alternatives below.

Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide

Used for:

High blood pressure

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Hydrochlorothiazide

Used for:

High blood pressure
Swelling in the body from fluid buildup (edema)

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What is Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide?

What is Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide used for?

Drug facts

Common questions about Hydropres

What is Hydropres?

Is Hydropres still available?

What are examples of currently available medications that are used in place of Hydropres?

Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide dosage

Typical dosage for Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide

What are alternatives to Reserpine/hydrochlorothiazide?

Common questions about Hydropres

What is Hydropres?

Is Hydropres still available?

What are examples of currently available medications that are used in place of Hydropres?