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Hydrochlorothiazide
About Hydrochlorothiazide
A thiazide diuretic that is one of the most prescribed blood pressure medications. Hydrochlorothiazide treats mild to moderate hypertension by reducing fluid volume and relaxing blood vessels. It is often combined with other blood pressure medications in single pills. The drug is inexpensive and well tolerated. Side effects include low potassium and increased urination. Hydrochlorothiazide has been used for over 60 years and remains a first line treatment for hypertension.
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