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My eyes feel dry and sensitive to light, it started when i started taking hydrochlorothiazide for hbp but stopped taking it 5 days ago. ?

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Dr. Colin McCannel answered

Specializes in Retinal Surgery

Taking diuretics,: Taking diuretics, such as hydrochlorothiazide can worsen dry eye as it dries things up, including the eyes.

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Answered 10/3/2015

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