Question 1

what is a good otc high blood pressure medication relocated so have no pcp and b/p medication (hydrochlorothyazide) has expired. cant get appt till jan !, 2012

Accepted Answer

There : There are no over the counter blood pressure medications. You should call your previous doctor and inform the office of your situation. They may be able to call in a prescription for you. If that does not work call your new pcp and inform them of your problem, they will instruct you on how to proceed. In the meantime decrease your salt intake.
Best of luck.

Question 2

does apple cider vinegar interact with duiretic?  i'm taking lossartan potassium hydrochlorothyazide & nevivolol. can i take apple cider vinegar?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That should not be a problem, it is always better to dilute apple cider in a cup of water to protect your tooth enamel.

Question 3

when is best time to take hydrochlorothiaxide?

Accepted Answer

HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide)?: Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic, meaning it increases urine production (usually to reduce elevated blood pressure). So, it is best to take it in the morning / daytime so it would not make you get up at night to pee.

Question 4

what is hydroclorothiazide?

Accepted Answer

A Diuretic: It is a diuretic means it makes you pass more urine and is commonly used to treat hypertension, alone or in combination with other antihypertensive drugs.

Question 5

what an over the counter drug that's like hydrochlorothiazode?

Accepted Answer

None: Since this kind of drug can have potentially serious side effects if not used properly, it will not likely be OTC now or ever.

Question 6

what is hydrochlorothiazide for?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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 8

which otc drug is similar to hydrochlorothiazide?

Accepted Answer

HCT: there is no over the counter drug like hydrochlorothiazide

Question 9

what is  a safe way to wean off of hydrochorothiazide?

Accepted Answer

Gradually: You shoukd do ok if you do not need any longer.

Question 10

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.

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What is a good otc high blood pressure medication relocated so have no pcp and b/p medication (hydrochlorothyazide) has expired. cant get appt till jan !, 2012

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Does apple cider vinegar interact with duiretic? i'm taking lossartan potassium hydrochlorothyazide & nevivolol. can i take apple cider vinegar?

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When is best time to take hydrochlorothiaxide?

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What is hydroclorothiazide?

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What an over the counter drug that's like hydrochlorothiazode?

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What is hydrochlorothiazide for?

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Which otc drug is similar to hydrochlorothiazide?

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