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Hydrochlorothiazide : Interaction with Alcohol

Written & Compiled by Madhumathi Palaniappan | Medically Reviewed by The Medindia Medical Review Team

Interaction of Hydrochlorothiazide with Alcohol - For your own safety It is important to understand and avoid the drug-food interaction and how to take the medication. Drug-food interaction can sometimes cause side effects and can even reduce the efficacy of the drug.

Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic, prescribed for high blood pressure (hypertension) and edema.

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Hydrochlorothiazide Interactions with Alcohol

Consumption of alcohol with hydrochlorothiazide produces additive effects on lowering the blood pressure. As a result of this combined use, you may experience dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting.

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How to Take the Medication -

Hydrochlorothiazide is available in the form of a tablet, capsule and an oral solution to take directly by mouth. It can be taken 1-2 times in a day. Follow the instructions exactly as directed.

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Hydrochlorothiazide for Medical Condition(s)

High Blood Pressure

High Blood Pressure

High blood pressure or hypertension is a chronic condition, which usually lasts a lifetime once it is developed.

Osteoporosis is a bone disease that leads to an increased risk of fractures. The bone mass is reduced and the bones are porous, thereby resulting in weakness of the skeletal system of the body.

Diabetes and Hypertension

Diabetes and Hypertension

Diabetes and hypertension (high blood pressure) are significant health problems worldwide, but like cardiac disease and fatty liver disease, people of Indian origin are disproportionately affected.

Pediatric Hypertension

Pediatric Hypertension

Pediatric hypertension or high blood pressure in children is usually caused by secondary reasons which need to be investigated and treated.

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