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Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). An ACE inhibitor (ACE stands for angiotensin converting enzyme) is lisinopril.
Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide are used in combination.
In 1989, the combination was approved for use in medicine in the United States. It is on the List of Essential Medicines by the World Health Organization. It can be purchased as a generic drug.
Uses:
Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide are two medications that can be taken together to treat high blood pressure. Your risk of having a heart attack or stroke may be reduced by lowering your blood pressure.
Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide can also be used for things that aren't listed in this medication guide.
If left untreated, high blood pressure is a common condition that can harm the kidneys, heart, brain, blood vessels, and other organs. Heart disease, a heart attack, heart failure, stroke, kidney failure, vision loss, and other issues may result from damage to these organs. Changing your lifestyle and taking medication will also help you control your blood pressure. These changes include not smoking and drinking alcohol in moderation, maintaining a healthy weight, eating a diet low in salt and fat, and exercising at least 30 minutes every day.
Dosage:
Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide are available as a tablet for oral administration. Typically, it is taken once daily, either with or without food. Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide should be taken at roughly the same time each day to help you remember to take them. Follow the bearings on your medicine name cautiously, and ask your primary care physician or drug specialist to make sense of any part you don't have any idea.
Side effects:
Lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide can have serious side effects.
a feeling of lightheadedness, like you might pass out;
- issues with vision and eye pain;
- no or very little urination;
- weakness, drowsiness, or a lack of concentration;
- fever, chills, sore throat, mouth wounds, inconvenience gulping;
- jaundice (eye or skin yellowing);
- high potassium levels can cause nausea, tingling, chest pain, irregular heartbeats, and a lack of movement;
- low potassium symptoms include leg cramps, constipation, irregular heartbeats, chest flutter, increased thirst or urination, numbness or tingling, muscle weakness, or feeling limp; or low sodium, which can cause headaches, slurred speech, severe weakness, vomiting, loss of coordination, and unsteadiness.
Common complications
- cough;
- headache;
- dizziness; or tired feeling.
Disclaimer:
Please consult your doctor/physician/specialist before taking any healthcare products. In case of allergic reaction to the medicines/substance, please take immediate medical help.
