Reviewer: Andar, 45-54 Male on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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I have been taking 25mg of hydrochlorothiazide for years to deal with Hypertension along with Ramipril. It works well for me. Usually my blood pressure is 145/95 but with my meds it is 125/83. I made many changes to my lifestyle and now am down to 1/2 of my 25mg pill daily. Without my meds my head feels like a balloon that is ready to burst. I do not smoke, drink about 1 glass of alcohol/week ... Show Full Comment

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I have been taking 25mg of hydrochlorothiazide for years to deal with Hypertension along with Ramipril. It works well for me. Usually my blood pressure is 145/95 but with my meds it is 125/83. I made many changes to my lifestyle and now am down to 1/2 of my 25mg pill daily. Without my meds my head feels like a balloon that is ready to burst. I do not smoke, drink about 1 glass of alcohol/week, deal with anger management, and have cut way back on salt. I have now started following a Vegan diet (about 3 months) and feel great. I will go to my doctor soon to see what effect this is having.
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Reviewer: chic, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

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After long term use I started having attacks of gout every few months. I talked to a cardiologist about this, and he told me to stop the hydrochlorothiazide, because it has been shown to bring on gout. Also my creatinine levels were a little elevated. Creatinine blood test is a kidney function indication test. I stopped the hydroclorothiazide, last year and I haven't had anymore gout, and m ... Show Full Comment

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After long term use I started having attacks of gout every few months. I talked to a cardiologist about this, and he told me to stop the hydrochlorothiazide, because it has been shown to bring on gout. Also my creatinine levels were a little elevated. Creatinine blood test is a kidney function indication test. I stopped the hydroclorothiazide, last year and I haven't had anymore gout, and my creatinine levels are back in normal range.
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Reviewer: coops, 75 or over Male on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE

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HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE
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Reviewer: morningstar, 35-44 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I am losing major weight on this stuff because I am peeing all the time, like every hour, like I am a diabetic or something. That is actually what my doc intended, I just think it is funny.

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I am losing major weight on this stuff because I am peeing all the time, like every hour, like I am a diabetic or something. That is actually what my doc intended, I just think it is funny.
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Reviewer: loucipher13@yahoo.com, 55-64 Male on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I've been given Hydrochlorothiazide for Cancer.It seems to be working out but I'm only taking Hydrochlorothiazide for 3 Days. I will ge back with you when effects. Thanks, Gerry

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I've been given Hydrochlorothiazide for Cancer.It seems to be working out but I'm only taking Hydrochlorothiazide for 3 Days. I will ge back with you when effects. Thanks, Gerry
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