bp meds and dehydration

willc · 10-04-2006, 07:30 PM

Anyone have a problem with bp meds and dehydration? I take 80mil Micardis combined with 12.5 mil hydrchlorothiazide. I realize the hct does make you go a lot more, but my dehydration is extreme. Any ideas? Thanks.

arlmon18 · 10-04-2006, 08:12 PM

I'm taking the same medication as you, plus 50 mg. of atenolol and 1/2 of a 5 mg. of Norvasc. I don't find that I'm exceptionally thirsty. I can't remember if that's one of the side effects?

Mari526 · 10-04-2006, 09:23 PM

Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic (water pill) anyone taking a water pill needs to drink at least 6 glasses of water daily. The tendency is to drink as little water as possible when taking a diuretic but that is wrong and only leads to dehydration. The action of a diuretic is to help remove excess fluids so it is still working even if you are drinking fluids.

EllenSwe · 10-05-2006, 09:04 AM

My father was also told to drink enough water when taking diuretics. He still palys sports and the doc said it is very important he stayed hydrated.

arlmon18 · 10-05-2006, 12:38 PM

I do try and drink alot of water. There are exceptions when taking diuretics - people who have congestive heart failure, must watch their intake of fluids.