How do members experience Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
High blood pressure (hypertension) 1,418 268
Elevated blood pressure 304 125
Congestive heart failure 70 4
Fluid retention (edema) 27 12
General health 17 1

Common side effects

Side effect Patients Percentage
Frequent urination 22
Dry mouth 12
Low potassium (hypokalemia) 9
Cramps in legs 6
Dehydration 6
Dizziness 5

Side effect severity

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 23
Moderate 44
Mild 93
None 274

Member evaluations

jfsnaz

evaluated on Jul 18, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for Other: Major
  • Side effects: None

PDWarrior

evaluated on Jan 12, 2009

  • Perceived effectiveness for General health: Moderate
  • Side effects: None

Mazin Z

evaluated on Dec 23, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Can't tell
  • Side effects: Mild