Hydrochlorothiazide

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Harshi Dhingra, M.D.

Last Reviewed: Jul 13, 2022

Drug Details


Generic Name:

Hydrochlorothiazide

Common Brands:

Microzide, Oretic, and in combination products like Accuretic, Benicar HCT, Diovan HCT, Exforge HCT, Lopressor HCT, Tekturna HCT, and others

Availability:

Prescription only

Therapeutic Class:

Thiazide diuretic (water pill)

Forms:

Tablet, capsule

Administration:

By mouth

Therapeutic Uses:

High blood pressure
Edema (swelling and fluid retention)

Controlled Status:

Not a controlled substance


Hydrochlorothiazide Drug Class

Hydrochlorothiazide (hye-droh-kloh-roh-thy-eh-zide) belongs to a group of medications called thiazide diuretics, commonly referred to as water pills.

Hydrochlorothiazide Age Range

Hydrochlorothiazide is approved for use in adults and children.