Hydrochlorothiazide uses and side effects |15 MUST KNOW tips!

[@takelemengistu8427]

Hay dr what lasix differ from hctz

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Both are diuretics. Lasix and HCTZ work on different parts of the kidney for their effect.HCTZ is a better blood pressure medication. Lasix is primarily used to remove excess fluid.If you are interested here is a video I did on Lasix: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJnTmmBpjM6aeq8

[@decorativeironplus4644]

@@ThinkYourHealth thank you for getting back with me . i tried this my dr. perscribed it made me whoosy and listless a didnt feel like doing anything that and kind of sicky so i stopped taking it and went back on spirolactone for now i hate taking any of this crap but guess i have no choice it seems thanks again doc . have a great day

[@garyhughes5558]

Thank you so much, This is just what I needed to hear and other doctors don't seem to care enough to explain why my body is doing what it's doing.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Appreciate your feedback and comment.Thank you!

[@BH0889]

My dr just prescribed this for me. I have never been on bp medicine. Im so disappointed in myself. I've lost 57lbs so far. I'm going to try to lose even more. Both my parents have high bp and my grandma died at 67 from congestive heart failure. My dr told me it is hereditary for me to have high bp. I'm going to get a gym membership and start watching what I eat even more. I'm 31. Thanks for this video!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Appreciate your feedback and good luck.

[@dawnsmith5002]

That I'd water weight not fat

[@asante6010]

I have nasuea, unbalance, heart races cause of electroylctes. who else got this

[@daskamu]

Me 😢

[@speedracerjeff]

Same, I felt horrible on this medication.

[@JxT1957]

im 64 and just began taking 12.5 mg capsules a few months ago for high blood pressure. no bad side effects. my blood pressure was always high in the morning and normal in the evening. i also exercise daily and eat small portions of food.

[@nataliegraham3287]

I’m 56 and I have high blood pressure now, also taking the 12.5 drink. I wish I could have a glass of wine

[@keepitrealkuetpie2674]

Did you lose any weight?

[@JxT1957]

@@keepitrealkuetpie2674 i changed my bp medicine since then. i always ate small portions and exercised even before taking bp medicine. diet and exercise alone wasnt enough to keep my bp down.

[@keepitrealkuetpie2674]

I understand that..I'm worried that since I gained 20lbs my bp will not get back to normal..so hopefully this medicine gets me back normal. I hear good, bad, and ugly about these meds so I stay nervous. I will start to exercise more

[@JxT1957]

@@keepitrealkuetpie2674 it might work for you. it didint lower my bp much. i switched to 10 mg. lisinopril and it works great. i can eat whatever i want and my bp stays normal.

[@jackhilley6962]

thank you , i got to get off this HCTZ ITS CAUSING ME PROBLEMS

[@speedracerjeff]

Same here. I was on HCTZ 12.5 MG daily and Lisinopril 10MG at night before bed. I was feeling horrible… no energy, couldn’t sleep, loss of appetite, stomach issues, anxiety and panic attacks. Everything I read online from others that used HCTZ had the same issues.

[@ProfessorTanyaSpeaks]

John!!! OMG. Congrats on your GROWTH!!!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Just as astounded.I'm rooting for you as well.Hopefully, you have more time now that your semester is winding down.

[@crochetcatcrafty]

I had horrible side effects from this medication. I will never take it again.

[@mrmichaelmichael2717]

What were your side effects

[@reinajalana]

​@@mrmichaelmichael2717Exactly. That would have been helpful to share.

[@speedracerjeff]

Same! I was on this med 12.5 MG and Lisinopril 10 MG at night, both for high blood pressure. First week I felt ok but then after 2 weeks I started feeling side effects. By the 3rd week I was having good and bad days, but mostly bad days. I felt sick… no energy, couldn’t sleep at night, loss of appetite, stomach issues, anxiety, panic attacks…. I felt horrible 3 plus weeks in, finally stopped taking both meds and I’m trying to see how I feel, it has been 2 days off the meds now.

[@sabriuzeiroski7359]

Me too

[@tonyanthonyironman4352]

My Doc prescribed me this yesterday, after amlodipine nearly killed me. Im scared to start taking it

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Please discuss with you doctor.They can discuss the pros vs cons in regards to your particula medical condition.

[@ehayes7849]

I don't blame you. After this hctz ruined my kidneys, (slowly on the mend) I am afraid to take anything again.

[@tonyanthonyironman4352]

@ehayes7849 Those meds do more harm than Good.

[@apriljtechnology3560]

@@tonyanthonyironman4352I had to use Brand only Norvasc and it’s very expensive but symptoms got better.

[@speedracerjeff]

⁠@@ehayes7849 I had horrible side effects on HCTZ. Made me feel lousy and I finally stopped taking it.

[@EliMagidsLuxuryHomes]

always great info . ! You are giving us a great education. Never knew it was a photo sensitive !

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thanks Eli, always great to see your comments.Glad it was helpful.

[@daskamu]

I’m on this for the last 3 months , I am always lightheaded and dizzy all day , muscle cramps and spasms all the time . Irregular heart beat . Is there a drug that does similar things without these side effects ?. I’ll be seeing my doctor in a week to discuss my options . I’ll let you all know how I go

[@damikkawinston5324]

I'm having the same issues

[@ehayes7849]

hctz caused me complete urine retention after only five weeks - I was fully hydrated while taking. It ruined my good gfr of 75 - it brought me down to 55. It also raised my glucose and put me in the lower diabetes range. Plus other ... pls get your blood tested.

[@chuckyjules8488]

Very informative information and great personality

[@ThinkYourHealth]

I appreciate that!

[@MoHaMeDABouZeiDMO]

I take ( irbesartan-hctz 150-12.5 mg tb ) and I started to feel dizzy - short breath - feel like I will faint any sec when I ( bend over - take a shower - do some exercises ) it’s really terrible feeling , what is it ? Electrolytes ? Or what ?

[@TheOldMayfieldPlace]

Great overview, Dr. John!

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thanks so much for stopping by.Appreciate this!

[@zeetomas4039]

Very helpful. Now I know why I get dizzy sometimes when I get out of my chair.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad this video was helpful.Appreciate your feedback.

[@marsack7]

Thiazide made my pressure go up. A LOT. It also made it difficult to walk, giving me what i describe as rubber legs. My heart rate was so high, i was afraid that i would have to go to ER. 98 and it only came down after 12 hours.

[@taylorstake2736]

did you stop taking it?

[@marsack7]

@@taylorstake2736 yes. My doctor yelled at me for stopping it. Screamed. If i had continued it, i dont think i would be here now. I am only taking losartan and it is almost too low. I am thriving.

[@taylorstake2736]

@@marsack7 thanks I swear it’s making my pressure worse!

[@speedracerjeff]

⁠@@taylorstake2736I too had horrible side effects from HCTZ. Which blood pressure medication are you on and do you recommend I ask my doctor about?

[@CharlesLuciano-xl2rn]

Thank you for this very informative video. God bless

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Glad it was helpful!

[@MoniqueCBrothers]

Hey Dr if you on amlodipine 5mg an Ridaq 12,5mg but your face is red rash and having puffy eyes sould i leave the ridaq pill

[@girishjoshi3102]

Very informative 🌹 Are CTD and Hctz same medicine? Those who consume too much salt while eating or have habit of adding exta salt while eating can they take this medicine to reduce sodium level? Why hctz is adviced when a person with BP is already on BP medicine? Is not there risk of sudden drop in BP? Eagerly waiting for next video.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Appreciate your support.Thank you. Both CTD and HCTZ are diuretics.CTD (Chlorthalidone is the ingredient) is an older, but potent diuretic.Usually, two or sometimes more BP meds. are used to better control someone's blood pressure, but as you correctly pointed out there is the higher risk of side effects.That is why the most important things individuals should do are dietary changes, monitoring salt intake, regular exercise.

[@denisecoleman4099]

Wow

[@patriciafoster6282]

I just have one question. Are you accepting new patients??? You have a great bed-side manner. Plus you are very intertaining! You always make me feel better evening if I am not taking the particular medication. Love your videos 😍. Completely easily to understand (I know I know too many superlatives). Very informative. 👍🤪👏

[@SitAndChatWithTonyaAndMisty]

Great content!!!! Can you please do a video on Torsemide?

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thank you for your suggestion.Will add this on videos to do.Have a long list now.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

READ entire transcript here for free: drthinkyourhealth.com/hydrochlorothiazide-uses-and-side-effects-15-must-know-tips/

[@Peaced900]

Is it ok to drink Hibiscus tea with this medication?

[@bighonker6842]

Hello Dr, I was curious and wanted your opinion on heart issues related from taking HCTZ. Thank you for any help you can give

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Usually it would be with higher doses than 25mg, the one listed in uptodate.com ( a peer reviewed websites for health care providers) is: "Cardiovascular: Hypersensitivity angiitis, hypotension (including orthostatic)" HCTZ can effect your electrolytes as pointed out in the video these are :reversible hypokalemia, hypomagnesemia, hypercalcemia, and hyponatremia .These conditions may increase the risk of arrhythmias.

[@ProfessorTanyaSpeaks]

Capsule or tablet? Which is the better choice?

[@ThinkYourHealth]

With tablets you have the advantage of increasing the dose if need be, capsules generally are "gentler" on the stomach.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

🍏 Check latest Wellbeing blog: drthinkyourhealth.com/blog/

[@hollycrite]

Thank you

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Welcome!

[@soniam1015]

Hi Dr. I would like to know if you make medical appointments?

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Currently, i am not , I work for an organization which dictates the flow of patients I see regulated by CMS.In the future I might start web based consultations. I have started building a website and will announce it in one of my upcoming videos. ( Hopefully, in the next week or two.)

[@noragarcia4856]

Oh Dios this medicine it cause me to much cramps it heart the muscles so so much I can walk

[@SciFirstMovieTalk]

Another drug we used to make! Always interesting to learn more! :)

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Wow, you guys really made the most common drugs.Did you change your avatar?

[@SciFirstMovieTalk]

@@ThinkYourHealth We did indeed - now we concentrate on more of a core range - as a Chemist I never really considered what the drugs did - so as long s the tests and quality was OK so its certainly interesting to learn some more facts about them - even if we don`t do them any more. And indeed - I thought it was time for change - something a bit quirky! :)

[@JerryRobinson-r7g]

Johnathan Row

[@garymoore3446]

Thank you..

[@ThinkYourHealth]

You're welcome

[@rlrl2768]

Dr please do a video on nifedipine 🙏🏼 💕

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thank you for your suggestion.I will add it to my list.( The list is getting quite long,lol!)

[@JaneTrista-r2c]

Syble Spring

[@BlueDragon9000]

Awesome video man 😎

[@ThinkYourHealth]

😀

[@FAKEACCWATCH]

Can you get off it suddenly? Or do i lower dose

[@ThinkYourHealth]

It is always advised to taper of meds.Ask your Doctor who is aware of the other medications you are on and your unique medical history.

[@WECOOK1969]

WARNING: This medication caused “interstitial cystitis” It is a rare side effect, but educate yourself about this drug because my urologist prescribed and had no clue why I was in so much pain.

[@speedracerjeff]

I felt horrible while on this drug. So many side effects.

[@temesgenfikadu464]

HCT before food or

[@ThinkYourHealth]

You can take it with or without food.

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Are you on HCTZ? Do you take any other BP medication?

[@speedracerjeff]

My NP put me on HCTZ 12.5 MG tablets and Lisinopril 10 MG before bed, both for high blood pressure. After 3 weeks I was having horrible side effects. No Energy, loss of appetite, can’t sleep, feel weak, anxiety, panic attacks, my legs would sometimes feel weird… I stopped taking both meds 2 days ago over the July 4th Holiday weekend. I felt much better yesterday off the meds. I’m going to tell my NP today since it’s Monday and see what he says. I read online that a lot of people experience side effects from the HCTZ. I was also experiencing the famous dry cough that Lisinopril is known for…

[@KathleenCarroll-i8i]

Heather Park

[@ProfessorTanyaSpeaks]

My dad was taking HCTZ and kept getting gout. His Jamaican doctor somehow hadn’t made the connection for a long time. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Thanks for sharing his experience!

[@AntonyStrauch-r4f]

Kareem Trail

[@GaylaKottre-n1c]

Mike Dam

[@BeckZero-h6s]

Hilll Port

[@WilliamMcIntyre-b9y]

Altenwerth Forges

[@MinnieLillian-m2l]

Morissette Alley

[@NEXTDIRECTIONSTUDIOS]

I think its causing me to have irregular heart rythm

[@MapleHaruta-z7l]

Kelsie Branch

[@ItsTheJourney24]

This medication is hard on the body and makes you feel like crap, it depletes all of your electrolytes not just sodium. It can cause your mental health to decline. It can cause higher blood sugars. Taking this medication I could not lose weight because of the high blood sugars. It makes you crave sugar at an alarming rate because your body isn’t holding on to electrolytes so your kidneys want the sugar to try and hold on to some electrolytes, thus causing weight gain. Also I would always get random kidney pains and spasms in that region. This medication made me sun light sensitive and itchy. I was getting sciatica and chronic back pain from it, the electrolytes help stimulate your nerves and nervous system thus being low in them can cause so many issues. Electrolyte deficiency can cause chronic cortisol elevation. I had extremely low libido and could not hold an erection, also it exacerbated my ADHD to where I couldn’t concentrate on the slightest thing for more than a few minutes, low electrolytes can cause neurotransmitter disruption thus making my ADHD worse. It caused my hands and feet to always get numb, this is associated with lack of nerve stimulation and or damage to the nerves. Lastly this medication increased my heart rate I was always tachycardic my heart rate just after a simple walk would be 110-130 my resting heart rate would always be high 90s-100. This medication is so harsh, and I had no clue it was this medication causing me so many health problems, my Dr never explained any of this to me. What I did was up my magnesium via supplement with magnesium glycinate and ate potassium rich foods, and my BP normalized within a week, and all these side effects subsided in about 3 weeks. I’ll never take a diuretic again.

[@speedracerjeff]

I’m glad I found your comment! How long were you on it and how long did it take you to finally feel normal again after getting off HCTZ? My NP put me on HCTZ 12.5 MG about a month ago and I finally had enough of feeling like garbage and stopped taking it yesterday. But I’m still not feeling well. I experienced so many side effects including No energy, couldn’t sleep/rest, loss of appetite, low libido, stomach issues, my legs felt heavy and numb sometimes, anxiety and panic attacks out of nowhere, slight lower back pain and side pains sometimes…. My NP never explained any of this to me. And I was eating Bananas and drinking electrolytes daily when I read up on others having these side effects but it still didn’t help.

[@ItsTheJourney24]

@@speedracerjeff Yes, this med is terrible. Electrolytes are so important and this medication doesn’t just zap sodium it zaps all your electrolytes that’s why you feel so terrible! Sodium, Potassium, Magnesium and Calcium all play a crucial role in just about every bodily function. I took myself off of it after my side effects ruining my life. So I started by taking a high quality magnesium glycinate, I take it first thing in the morning and at night. Mag is really good a relaxing blood vessels and opening up blood vessels. And I eat at least 2-4 high potassium produce fruit or veg a day, bananas, avocados, sweet potato etc..

[@ItsTheJourney24]

@@speedracerjeff I was on it for about 5 yrs 25mg once a day. Some of the worst years of my life being on it. I had no clue it was the medication making me feel so terrible I thought I was just having severe d epression, but It was the hydro. I didn’t feel the best coming off of it for about 2-3 days but after about a week a my light bulb turned back on and I felt so much better!

[@ItsTheJourney24]

@@speedracerjeff All of my side effects fully subsided in about 3 weeks or so and my sciatic back pain took the longest to go, that took a little over a month, and I had terrible sleep as well! I would wake up 3-4 times a night. Now I sleep through the night most nights. And I’m not always waking up to go pee which is a relief! My bp without the hydro when I was first diagnosed was always 160/90 the hydro kept me at 120-130/80, without the hydro and just the high quality Mag and potassium rich food I’m even better at 110-120/70 and 80. Best part is without all of those terrible side effects! Any other questions just let me know sorry for getting back to you so late!

[@speedracerjeff]

@@ItsTheJourney24 thanks so much for getting back to me. It feels good to talk to others like yourself that went through these bad side effects due to hydro. I was only on it for a month but the last 2 weeks of that month were the worst I’ve felt in years. I just had more lab work done and the results came in today. All my electrolytes and potassium were at normal levels as of yesterday. It’s probably cause I’ve been consuming a ton of food and drinks with potassium the past week. But I still feel fatigue, it comes and goes. Every day I’m feeling a little more energetic. I stopped taking Hydro on Saturday and last night I finally got some decent sleep for the first time in weeks. I can’t imagine what you went through and how you powered through all those symptoms for so long! 1 month was bad enough for me. I’m trying my best to eat real healthy now and exercise more and lose some weight and try not to take anymore blood pressure meds. My NP wanted to put me on Losartan I think next, but I read that can have the same side effects that I had on Lisinopril which included a bad dry cough, so I stopped taking that one too. I guess all these meds have such bad side effects. Thanks for the info and replies, and overall support!

[@elwafi2001]

The worst BP medication ever! Knock me out in the first dose 12.5 mg, sudden BP to 80/50 almost killing me!

[@jacquelinethebest1426]

What??? Are you serious

[@asante6010]

facts it gave me stupid side effects

[@brbjk.m.846]

With a 100 million people in the states with high blood pressure, there’s gonna be a decent amount who can’t handle it. Like dairy. I started this morning so I’ll see…..

[@yahyah9975]

I agree. I’ve always suspected that this medication was not agreeing with my body. My doctor would look at me as if I was imagining things. Later in life I found out I had insulin resistance and this medication made my health worse not better. So I’m sure there are many more people with same issues but the doctors telling them, no it’s not that. Do your own research.

[@speedracerjeff]

Yeah I also had horrible side effects while on HCTZ.

[@GeorgeLewis-e8l]

Abernathy Divide

[@MichaeleRamnarase-k1z]

Gutkowski Mill

[@GabrielaClairmont-g8t]

Jarred Causeway

[@purnimarawat237]

Does this medicine cause any problem to baby inside womb

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Here I am directly quoting from uptodate.com which a evidence-based clinical decision support resource for health care providers: " Hydrochlorothiazide crosses the placenta (Beerman 1980). Maternal use may cause fetal or neonatal jaundice, thrombocytopenia, or other adverse events observed in adults. Use of thiazide diuretics to treat edema during normal pregnancies is not appropriate; use may be considered when edema is due to pathologic causes (as in the nonpregnant patient); monitor. Chronic maternal hypertension is associated with adverse events in the fetus/infant. The risk of birth defects, low birth weight, premature delivery, stillbirth, and neonatal death may be increased with chronic hypertension in pregnancy. Actual risks may be related to duration and severity of maternal hypertension. Diuretics are considered second-line therapy for treating chronic hypertension in pregnancy (ACOG 203 2019). The treatment of edema associated with chronic heart failure during pregnancy is similar to that of nonpregnant patients. Use of thiazide diuretics may be considered but use with caution due to the potential reduction in placental blood flow. Patients diagnosed after delivery can be treated according to heart failure guidelines (ESC [Bauersachs 2016]; ESC [Regitz-Zagrosek 2018])."

[@purnimarawat237]

Thank you Sir

[@johnnymcleod2983]

I have no side effects just go to restroom I used it once day one pill 😊😊

[@Dabeauty123]

Yasssss

[@temesgenfikadu464]

Hi dr hct what is side effecte

[@ThinkYourHealth]

Are you able to clarify your question If you are asking about side effects here are the most common side effects in this article: Scroll down to tip 14: drthinkyourhealth.com/hydrochlorothiazide-uses-and-side-effects-15-must-know-tips/

[@decorativeironplus4644]

hi i was wondering about triamt/hctz from how i understand it is the first drug is suppost to be a potassium sparing drug but im not sure of what this means ? maybe you can elaborate on it . also the hctz suppost to lower salt and electrolytes . with that being said my dr. just put me on this stuff but i havent started using as of yet currently i take sprolatone but it sometimes causes my electrolyte s to be to low and causes me to have side cramps so i drink a lil bit of gator aide and helps balance it out . my question to you is should i continue to drink my Gator aide in moderation? i hate the stupid side cramps they hurt like hell thanks Bill

[@asante6010]

i got heart races and thirsty

[@arthurhughlett2292]

Anyone experience high ck levels?

[@globalwarmingsimplified9082]

CKD?

[@jossiesteenkamp9317]

Cause gouty effect ¿

[@ProfessorTanyaSpeaks]

Locusts? Grasshoppers??? 🤪

[@ThinkYourHealth]

HaHa meant to see cicadas.

[@jayashreeshreedharan7853]

Every drug doesn't suit every person do not take any medication with out doctors prescription

[@FloydWalker-x2d]

Rico Viaduct