Hydrochlorothiazide Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Acid Base Problem With Low Chloride And Basic Ph Blood
  • Low Amount Of Potassium In The Blood
  • Low Amount Of Sodium In The Blood
  • Low Blood Pressure

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Damage To The Kidneys
  • Decreased Kidney Function
  • High Blood Sugar
  • Low Amount Of Magnesium In The Blood

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • Abnormal Sexual Function
  • Decreased Appetite
  • Diarrhea
  • Dizziness
  • Low Energy
  • Nausea
  • Orthostatic Hypotension, A Form Of Low Blood Pressure
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
  • A Skin Disorder With Blistering And Peeling Skin Called Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
  • A Type Of Blood Disorder Where The Red Blood Cells Burst Called Hemolytic Anemia
  • A Type Of Inflammation Of The Lung Called Interstitial Pneumonitis
  • A Type Of Joint Disorder Due To Excess Uric Acid In The Blood Called Gout
  • A Type Of Kidney Inflammation Called Interstitial Nephritis
  • A Yellowing Of The Eyes Or Skin From Buildup Of Bilirubin Called Jaundice
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome, A Type Of Lung Disorder
  • Allergic Reaction Causing Inflammation Of Blood Vessels
  • Cancer Of The Squamous Cells In The Skin
  • Choroidal Effusion
  • Decreased Blood Platelets
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • High Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
  • High Amount Of Uric Acid In The Blood
  • Increased Activity Of The Parathyroid Gland
  • Inflammation Of The Blood Vessels
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Low Blood Counts Due To Bone Marrow Failure
  • Low Levels Of White Blood Cells
  • Nearsightedness
  • Secondary Angle-Closure Glaucoma, A Type Of Eye Disorder
  • Skin Rash With Sloughing
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, An Autoimmune Disease
  • Very Low Levels Of Granulocytes, A Type Of White Blood Cell

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Skin Rash
  • Basal Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
  • Blurred Vision
  • Constipation
  • Fever
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Headache
  • High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hives
  • Inflammation Of The Salivary Glands
  • Irritation Of The Stomach Or Intestines
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Nervousness
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • The Inability To Have An Erection
  • Yellow Vision

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