Hydrochlorot

[HeidiW31]

I was just prescribed Hydrochlorot 25 MG once a day for high blood pressure (165/100). Yesterday was my first time to take the med. I woke up this morning with my fingers swollen and I was real agitated. Are these reactons to the med? What are the side effects of this med?
Thank you,

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Heidi

[JJ]

Best thing to do, is go to either yahoo or google and type in the name of the med. It will usually give U a few places where you can read up on most all meds. and their side effects. I use them all the time. Good luck, and I hope it isn't the meds. but if so, tell the dr. so they can try U on something else. JJ

[zip2play]

Heidi,

The thiazide diuretics are supposed to LESSEN swelling in the fingers rather than cause it.
The main POSSIBLE danger is an allergic reaction:

• Do not take hydrochlorothiazide without first talking to your doctor if you have an allergy to sulfa-based drugs such as sulfa antibiotics. You may have an allergic reaction to hydrochlorothiazide.
• Before taking hydrochlorothiazide, tell your doctor if you have
· diabetes,
· gout,
· a collagen vascular disease such as systemic lupus erythematosus,
· pancreatitis,
· kidney disease,
· liver disease, or
· high levels of cholesterol or triglycerides (types of fat) in your blood.
• You may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during therapy if you have any of the conditions listed above.