How and Where to Buy Hydrochlorothiazide Online?
You can buy Hydrochlorothiazide online through our Canadian International Pharmacy at huge savings. We offer RX and OTC medications online with a valid prescription from your doctor. At Canadian Pharmacy World, your health is our priority. You can place the order online, by mail, by fax or toll-free over the telephone at 1866-485-7979.
Are There Alternative Names for the Brand and Generic Hydrochlorothiazide?
Hydrochlorothiazide is the generic form of Hydrodiuril and comes from Canada also called APO-Hydro manufactured by Apotex. The brand Hydrodiuril is not available at this time.
What Dosages and Forms is Hydrochlorothiazide available in?
Hydrochlorothiazide comes as tablets in the strengths of 12.5 mg, 25 mg and 50 mg.
What is Hydrochlorothiazide used for?
Hydrochlorothiazide is used to decrease swelling caused by fluid retention due to heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, premenstrual tension, corticosteroid and estrogen therapy. It is also indicated for lowering of high blood pressure, pregnancy-induced high blood pressure. This medication is a
diuretic and is often called as the ‘water pill’. It increases urination which lowers blood pressure and decreases swelling. However, hydrochlorothiazide does not cure high blood pressure or edema. It only helps to control them. Hence, it is important to continue taking the medication even if you feel fine. Take the medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. It is recommended to take your dose at the same time every day. The medication can be taken with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with food or milk. Be sure to include foods containing potassium such as tomatoes, bananas and beans in your diet.
What Are The Possible Side Effects of Hydrochlorothiazide?
Some of the side effects of this medication may include muscle cramps, spasms, pain, weakness, restlessness, dizziness, pins and needles in your fingers, headache, constipation, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, decreased appetite, upset stomach, enlargement of glands in your mouth, reduced sex drive, bleeding under the skin, rash, red patches on the skin. Some serious side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide include low blood pressure, decreased levels of potassium in your blood, allergic reaction, kidney and liver problems, increased blood sugar, electrolyte imbalance, decreased platelet count, decreased white blood cells, severe skin peeling, especially in mouth and eyes, eye disorders such as glaucoma, anemia, inflammation of pancreas. These are not all the possible side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide. In case of ay unexpected side effect, contact your health care professional immediately.
Are there any Precautions and Drug interactions for Hydrochlorothiazide?
Hydrochlorothiazide can lead to dizziness, light-headedness and fainting especially after the first dose or when the dose is increased. Before you perform tasks that require special attention such as driving or using machinery, wait until you know how you respond to the medication.
You may become sensitive to sun while taking Hydrochlorothiazide. Exposure to sun should be minimized until you know how you respond.
Do not use Hydrochlorothiazide if you:
• Are allergic to Hydrochlorothiazide or any of the ingredients in the medication
• Are allergic to sulfonamide-derived drugs called as sulfa drugs
• Have difficulty urinating or produce no urine
• Are breastfeeding as this medication passes into the breast milk
• Have any of these hereditary diseases such as galactose intolerance, lapp lactase deficiency, glucose-galactose malabsorption as hydrochlorothiazide contains lactose
Before taking Hydrochlorothiazide, inform your doctor if you:
• Are allergic to penicillin
• Have diabetes, liver or kidney disease
• Have lupus or gout
• Are dehydrated or suffer from excessive vomiting, diarrhea or sweating
• Are less than 18 years of age
If you see another doctor, other than your heart doctor for another condition, tell that doctor that you are taking Hydrochlorothiazide.
Drug interactions
It is important to tell your healthcare professional about all other medicines that you have taken recently including any kind of supplements and non-prescription drugs. Medications that interact with Hydrochlorothiazide include:
• Alcohol, barbiturates (sleeping pills), narcotics (Strong painkillers)
• Amphotericin B (an antifungal medicine)
• Anticancer drugs including cyclophosphamide and methotrexate
• Antidepressants especially selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), including citalopram
• Antidiabetic medications like insulin and oral medicines like metformin
• Bile acid resins to lower cholesterol
• Calcium or Vitamin D supplements
• Corticosteroids used to treat joint pain and swelling
• Medicines that slow down or speed up the bowel function such as atropine, and domperidone
• Medicines used to treat epilepsy like carbamazepine
• Gout medications, including allopurinol and probenecid
• Lithium, antipsychotics, medicines used to treat some psychological conditions such as bipolar disease
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), used to reduce pain and swelling such as ibuprofen, naproxen, and celecoxib
• Skeletal muscle relaxants used to relieve muscle spasms, including tubocurare
• Other blood pressure lowering drugs
Hydrochlorothiazide Storage and Safety Information
The medication should be stored at a temperature between 15°C and 30°C, away from heat and light. It should be kept out of sight and reach of children.
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