Pros & Cons
What are the pros and cons of Hydrochlorothiazide?
- Hydrochlorothiazide helps the body get rid of excess fluid and lowers blood pressure.
- You only need to take a single oral dose of 25 mg or 50 mg for high blood pressure.
- This medication is tolerated well by most people with few side effects.
- It can be beneficial for people with conditions like heart failure and osteoporosis.
- Hydrochlorothiazide makes you pee a lot.
- It is not suitable for people with decreased renal function.
- This medicine can lead to worsening blood sugar control, gout, and parathyroid gland problems.
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