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hydrochlorothiazide for High Blood Pressure: I was taking Diovan by itself and was having difficulty getting my top numbers down. I was always running right around 145/80-85. When they changed me to the Diovan HCT I am right on target 117/70. And the HCT made the difference.
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hydrochlorothiazide for High Blood Pressure: I have been taking this medicine with another blood pressure medicine for about 5 years with good results. The one side effect I have, is pain in my legs, which I am trying to help with exersize.
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hydrochlorothiazide for High Blood Pressure: I started taking this medication in combination with Quinapril, which apparently is common (they also make a single pill containing both medicines). My blood pressure was reduced, though it is hard to say if one medicine was more effective than the other. However, after taking this, I began having attacks of gout, which I've never had in my life. This diuretic increases uric acid levels in the bloodstream, which is the cause of gout. If you are prone to gout or develop it let your doctor know.
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hydrochlorothiazide for High Blood Pressure: The most helpful side effect is that prior to the use of this drug I was having the urge to urinate up to 3 times a night. As of one week on HCZT the frequent urination is no longer a problem.
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hydrochlorothiazide for High Blood Pressure: I find that it not only helped my blood pressure but it also relieved pain in the swollen joints of my hands. I feel less frustrated.
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hydrochlorothiazide for High Blood Pressure: I have been on hydrochlorothiazide for several years now. I found that it works well, with the exception of frequent urinations.
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hydrochlorothiazide for High Blood Pressure: While on this drug, my blood sugars went from normal to 500. Since then, I have been on diabetic medication. I would have to say my experience was a terrible one.
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