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My pcp wants me to change diuretics, as my blood pressure is too low. can you tell me the difference in triamterene-hctz and hydrochlorothazide?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Diuretic : The two drug is a thiazide diuretic along with a drug to retain potassium in the kidney, the hydrochlorothiazide is the hctz part of the combo pill.

Answered 3/28/2013

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A member asked:

My pcp wants me to change diuretics, as my blood pressure is too low. can you tell me the difference in triamterene-hctz and hydrochlorothazide?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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