How do members experience Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
High blood pressure (hypertension) 1,418 273
Elevated blood pressure 302 124
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 45
Mild 93
None 278

Member evaluations

im2yy

evaluated on May 11, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for cramps in calf muscles: Moderate
  • Side effects: Mild

tmmjclole

evaluated on Apr 23, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for elevated blood pressure: Can't tell
  • Side effects: None

Jubileegp

evaluated on Feb 16, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for swelling in feet: Slight
  • Side effects: Mild