Question 1

is taking two doses of my triamterene / hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) pill overdosing?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If that's how its prescribed, no; if not, yes.

Question 2

family member took 13 pills of lisinopril hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) 10-12.5 mg is that an overdose?

Accepted Answer

Suicide Attempt: It is vital in a family not to sweep this suicide attempt under any rug. It must be addressed  full on. This person needs to be seen by a mental health specialist asap. Your family physician can help you arrange this.  Suicidal activities are part of the pain of living and this person needs to get past this as an option in trying to end their life.

Question 3

what is hydrochlorothiazide for?

Accepted Answer

Hydrochlorthiazide: The drug is a diuretic or water pill and is taken to control high blood pressure.

Question 4

what will happen if you take hydrochlorothiazide?

Accepted Answer

Diuretic: This medicine works through your kidneys to increase removal of salt and water from your blood stream.  This will likely result in some increased urination for several hours.  It lowers blood pressure, and may help with edema.  Electrolytes, such as potassium and sodium, as well as renal function, will need to be monitored.

Question 5

which otc drug is similar to hydrochlorothiazide?

Accepted Answer

HCT: there is no over the counter drug like hydrochlorothiazide

Question 6

please explain what happens if you take hydrochlorothiazide?

Accepted Answer

Hydrochlorothiazide: Is a diuretic, taking it will increase sodium excretion and urine volume. This results in increased urine output, decreased blood pressure and can also result in wash out of other electrolyte besides sodium. The extent of effect varies between patients.

Question 7

can u take hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) with grapefruit juuce?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, it's fine.

Question 8

i'm curious what could happen if you take hydrochlorothiazide?

Accepted Answer

Lower your BP: You could lower your BP.

Question 9

is there a difference between hydrochlorot and hydrochlorothiazide?

Accepted Answer

HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide): They are the same medication.

Question 10

please tell me if it is safe to stop taking hctz (hydrochlorothiazide)?

Accepted Answer

Safe to stop HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide): Only your physician (p) can tell you if it is safe to stop your hctz (hydrochlorothiazide). You should speak to your p and ask your p your question, as your p knows you best of all and will give you a meaningful answer.

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Hydrochlorothiazide overdose

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Is taking two doses of my triamterene / hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) pill overdosing?

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Family member took 13 pills of lisinopril hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) 10-12.5 mg is that an overdose?

A member asked:

What is hydrochlorothiazide for?

A member asked:

What will happen if you take hydrochlorothiazide?

A member asked:

Which otc drug is similar to hydrochlorothiazide?

A member asked:

Please explain what happens if you take hydrochlorothiazide?

A member asked:

Can u take hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) with grapefruit juuce?

A member asked:

I'm curious what could happen if you take hydrochlorothiazide?

A member asked:

Is there a difference between hydrochlorot and hydrochlorothiazide?

A member asked:

Please tell me if it is safe to stop taking hctz (hydrochlorothiazide)?

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