Hychlorzide 25 Tablet is a diuretic (water pill) medicine used to treat hypertension (high blood pressure). This medicine reduces excess fluid levels in the body and treats edema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney, or lung disease.

Hychlorzide 25 Tablet makes you lose excess water through urine. It may be used alone or in combination with other medicines. This medicine should be taken only during day time to avoid frequent urination at night. You must take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor and never stop it abruptly without consulting the doctor. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel ill, but if you stop taking this medicine, your condition could get worse. This may lead to your blood pressure rising up again and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.

It is important to have your blood pressure checked regularly. This medicine is only one part of a treatment program which should also include a healthy diet, regular exercise, smoking cessation, moderation of alcohol intake and weight reduction. You can eat normally while taking this medicine, but try to reduce your salt intake.

Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, dizziness, and weakness. Consult your doctor if these side effects bother you. Before taking this medicine, its better to let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Also, pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers should consult doctor before taking it. You must inform doctor about all the other medicines that you are taking apart from this medicine. Regular monitoring of kidney function and electrolytes is important while using this medicine.

Uses of Hychlorzide Tablet

Benefits of Hychlorzide Tablet

In Treatment of Hypertension (high blood pressure)

Hychlorzide 25 Tablet is known as a water pill, which increases urine output thereby lowering blood pressure. If your blood pressure is controlled, you are less at risk of having a heart attack, stroke or kidney problems. The medicine must be taken regularly as prescribed to be effective. You do not usually feel any direct benefit from taking this medicine, but it works in the long term to keep you well.

In Treatment of Edema

Edema is caused by your body retaining too much water. Hychlorzide 25 Tablet helps get rid of the extra water and electrolytes from your body by increasing the amount of urine produced. This enables your body to get rid of extra water thereby relieving symptoms such as shortness of breath and swelling in your arms, legs or abdomen. Therefore, you can carry out your daily activities more comfortably. Take Hychlorzide 25 Tablet regularly and make appropriate lifestyle changes to get maximum benefits.

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Side effects of Hychlorzide Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Hychlorzide

Headache
Nausea
Altered blood lipid level
Weakness
Dizziness

How to use Hychlorzide Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Hychlorzide 25 Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Hychlorzide Tablet works

Hychlorzide 25 Tablet is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Safety advice

Alcohol

UNSAFE

Hychlorzide 25 Tablet may cause excessive drowsiness with alcohol.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Hychlorzide 25 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hychlorzide 25 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Hychlorzide 25 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Hychlorzide 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hychlorzide 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Use of Hychlorzide 25 Tablet is not recommended in patients with severe kidney disease.

Liver

CAUTION

Hychlorzide 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Hychlorzide 25 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Hychlorzide Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Hychlorzide 25 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

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Quick tips

Hychlorzide 25 Tablet helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body.
Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
Avoid alcohol intake while taking Hychlorzide 25 Tablet as it may increase the dizziness.
It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
Monitor your blood pressure after starting Hychlorzide 25 Tablet, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Benzothiadiazines (Thiazides)

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

CARDIAC

Action Class

Low-ceiling Diuretics (Inhibitors of Na+Cl symport)

Patient concerns

I am a patient of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinal condition of high blood pressure. Please see a physician.

Some times I had lot of hypertension

Dr. Jyoti Kapoor Madan

Psychiatry

Hypertension is clinically high blood pressure. Persistent high arterial blood pressure above 120/80 mm HG is termed as pre-hypertension or hypertension, but the point to be emphasized is that this rise in blood pressure is persistent. Transient increase in BP occurs in stress and anxiety and needs to be treated accordingly.

I'm type 2 diabetic patient with hypertension, l am taking following medicines Tezloc 40 - OD Glimisave Max-1 forte. BBF Glimisave Max-2 forte Cd Rozavel -5. Hs My usual blood pressure -80/145 Usual Blood glucose levels :fasting -120 PP-180 Hba1c - 7.6 Pl suggest me whether I need any change in medicines etc. I'm taking Januvia-100 also

Dr. Nabajit Talukdar

Cardiology

seems ok basically need control of blood pressure and hypertension get an ecg n echo done

High blood sugar lavel. Gallstone. High blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

Need to proper investigate and examine. So plz consult doctor nearby.or you can consult me at snergy multiple speciality clinic RD CITY ,BALJEET COMPLEX NEAR SRS MARKET SECTOR 52 gurgaon 9XXXXXX .Advice to maintain calories intake as per weight ,regular walk or aerobic exercises ,on time take your medicines and once a month visit your diabetologist for routine examination and investigations. Will definitely controlled your sugar and u can live healthy life.

High Sugar, high blood pressure

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

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