HCTZ prevents fluid retention. How does it work? It does not allow your body to absorb excess of salts thus preventing fluid retention in the body. This state of fluid retention is medically termed as edema. Apart from treating edema HCTZ treats hypertension caused due to high blood pressure. You may consume this medicine with or without other medications. But you must inform your doctor regarding all your medicines and must go ahead with it only after your doctor approves of it.
If you face any problem in urination or are allergic to the content ? hydrochlorothiazide, you must not use it. Those who are allergic to sulfur drugs and those with any medical history of diabetes, asthma, kidney disease, liver disease, gout etc. are not advised to use this medication either. Inform your doctor regarding all your existing medications as well as medical history before beginning with the prescribed medication.
It is important that you avoid alcohol while on this drug, as it may severe the side effects and may make you prone to it. Avoid dehydration or becoming over heated in hot weather. Your doctor would fill you in with the details of the kinds of liquids and the amount of liquids you must consume while on this medication.
Do not discontinue the usage of this medicine even if you feel that you are better. You must not stop the usage of this drug unless asked to do so by your doctor. Though not expected to harm your unborn baby it would not be advisable to use this drug while pregnancy. Consult your doctor regarding it. Your doctor would be able to help you in a better way. Keep HCTZ away from children’s reach and be sure to store it in room temperature. Do not let it come into contact with moisture.
