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Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide
You experience severe allergic reaction symptoms (swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat causing difficulty breathing), severe rash with skin peeling, sudden intense chest pain, or symptoms of overdose. Call emergency medical services immediately.
Hypertension, edema
High blood pressure, fluid retention
12.5-50 mg daily
1-2 mg/kg/day
Start at 12.5 mg
50 mg/day
Ineffective if CrCl < 30 mL/min
Use with caution
Increased urination, hypokalemia, dizziness
Hyponatremia, gout exacerbation, hypercalcemia
Anuria, sulfonamide allergy
Monitor electrolytes
Lithium, NSAIDs
N/A
Increased orthostatic hypotension
Use with caution
Compatible but may decrease milk supply
Take in the morning to avoid nocturia
Take as soon as remembered, skip if late in the day
BP, serum electrolytes
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