How do members experience Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
High blood pressure (hypertension) 1,418 266
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 22
Moderate 44
Mild 93
None 273

Member evaluations

Zippo

evaluated on Nov 15, 2014

  • Perceived effectiveness for swelling in ankles: Slight
  • Side effects: None

Ronnell0053

evaluated on Jul 14, 2016

  • Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Major
  • Side effects: None

ProfGumbySan

evaluated on Oct 23, 2015

  • Perceived effectiveness for high blood pressure (hypertension): Moderate
  • Side effects: None