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Brand Names: HCTZ, Hydrochlorot, Microzide
See also: Diovan HCT®, Micardis HCT, Prinzide

What is Hydrochlorothiazide? Hydrochlorothiazide is an antihypertensive diuretic drug used in the treatment of high blood pressure and/or swelling. Hydrochlorothiazide is also known as HCT, HCTZ, or HZT. Read more...Click to read more below

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Reasons Taken

13 patients in the community are taking or have taken Hydrochlorothiazide.

Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Other 8 80%
Anxiety 1 10%
General health 1 10%

Dosages

Based on the patients currently taking Hydrochlorothiazide.

  10 mg day 75 mg week 12.5 mg day 25 mg day 50 mg day
  1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 1 Number of Patients: 1 4 Number of Patients: 4 2 Number of Patients: 2  

Duration

How long current patients have been taking Hydrochlorothiazide or how long patients were taking Hydrochlorothiazide before stopping.

Currently taking Hydrochlorothiazide

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
2
0
1
3
0
1

Stopped taking Hydrochlorothiazide

0-1 month 1-3 months 3-6 months 6 months-1year 1-2 years 2 years or more
0
0
0
0
0
2
Why Patients Stopped Taking Hydrochlorothiazide (multiple reasons could be selected)
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Doctor's advice 2 100% Doctor's advice: 100%


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