Hydrochlorothiazide
Hydrochlorothiazide 12.5mg and 25mg tablets, a thiazide diuretic for high blood pressure and fluid retention, sold in packs of 30 to 360 tablets.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per tablet |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12.5mg | 30 tablets | $21.30 | $0.71 |
| 12.5mg | 60 tablets | $38.40 | $0.64 |
| 12.5mg | 90 tablets | $53.10 | $0.59 |
| 12.5mg | 180 tablets | $75.60 | $0.42 |
| 12.5mg | 270 tablets | $91.80 | $0.34 |
| 12.5mg | 360 tablets | $93.60 | $0.26 |
| 25mg | 30 tablets | $30.60 | $1.02 |
| 25mg | 60 tablets | $56.40 | $0.94 |
| 25mg | 90 tablets | $69.30 | $0.77 |
| 25mg | 120 tablets | $81.60 | $0.68 |
| 25mg | 180 tablets | $106.20 | $0.59 |
| 25mg | 270 tablets | $137.70 | $0.51 |
| 25mg | 360 tablets | $151.20 | $0.42 |
- Category
- Heart & Blood Pressure
- Active ingredient
- Hydrochlorothiazide
- Route
- Oral
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 12.5/25mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
Shipped in a discreet, unmarked envelope.
Details
- Conditions
- Hypertension · Edema
- Therapeutic Class
- Diuretic
- Pharmacological Class
- Thiazide Diuretic
- Minor Side Effects
- Increased urination, Dizziness
- Moderate Side Effects
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Dosage Forms
- Tablet
- Administration Route
- Oral
- Originator
- Various
- Onset Time
- 2 hours
- Duration
- 6–12 hours
- Storage Instructions
- Store at room temperature.
- Drug Interactions
- Lithium, Diabetes medication
What you will receive
Hydrochlorothiazide is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Hydrochlorothiazide.
- The manufacturer depends on what is in stock when your order ships.
- It contains the same active ingredient, at the same strength, as the brand-name versions.
FAQ
Which Hydrochlorothiazide strengths and pack sizes can I order?
Hydrochlorothiazide tablets come in 12.5mg and 25mg strengths. 12.5mg comes in packs of 30 to 360 tablets, and 25mg in packs of 30 to 360 tablets. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
How can I pay for Hydrochlorothiazide delivery to Hong Kong?
You can pay for Hydrochlorothiazide with Visa, Mastercard or American Express on a secure, encrypted payment page, or with Bitcoin or Ethereum. Card details never reach the shop's servers. Orders can be cancelled within 24 hours if not yet dispatched.
What is another name for hydrochlorothiazide?
Brand names for hydrochlorothiazide include Esidrix, HydroDIURIL and Microzide. Hydrochlorothiazide tablets are a pure generic hydrochlorothiazide product and are not any of those brands.
How long does hydrochlorothiazide take to lower blood pressure?
It starts working within a few hours, but the benefit to your readings accumulates across roughly two to four weeks of daily tablets, and they can keep improving for a while after that. Since high pressure rarely feels like anything, the change shows up on the monitor rather than in how you feel.
Can I drink alcohol with hydrochlorothiazide?
Alcohol adds to the light-headedness this tablet can cause, and a heavy evening can drop your blood pressure further. One drink with a meal rarely causes trouble for most people; several drinks is where dizziness, a dry mouth and a thumping headache tend to show up the next morning.
Does hydrochlorothiazide lower potassium?
It can. The tablet makes the kidneys lose potassium along with sodium and water, and levels are usually checked with a blood test at some point. Muscle cramps, weakness and unusual tiredness are the signs to watch for, and potassium-rich food such as bananas, potatoes and beans helps keep levels up.
Can hydrochlorothiazide make my skin sensitive to the sun?
It can. Thiazide diuretics make some people burn more easily, and a rash can appear on skin exposed to strong sun. Covering up, using a high-factor sunscreen and avoiding sunbeds while you take the tablets keeps that risk down.
What is the difference between hydrochlorothiazide and furosemide?
Both are diuretics, but they act on different parts of the kidney. Furosemide is a stronger, shorter-acting loop diuretic used mainly for fluid overload, while hydrochlorothiazide is milder, lasts longer and is used most often for high blood pressure, sometimes alongside other tablets.
About Hydrochlorothiazide
What hydrochlorothiazide is for
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic, which means it makes the kidneys pass more salt and water out in the urine. Two jobs follow from that: it lowers high blood pressure, and it eases fluid retention (oedema) that gathers in the legs, ankles or lungs when the heart, liver or kidneys are not clearing fluid properly. Raised pressure is mostly silent, so the tablet does its work without making you feel any different.
How to take it
Most people take one tablet a day. Morning suits this medicine, since the first few hours after a dose are when you will be in and out of the bathroom; a late dose can mean waking in the night. It can be swallowed with a meal or on its own, and keeping to a regular daily slot makes it easier to remember. Swelling eases first, within days, while blood pressure settles over two to four weeks of steady use.
Strengths and packs
Order 12.5mg or 25mg tablets in packs from 30 to 360. The two are the same medicine, and the figure is simply what each tablet holds, so a longer course just calls for a bigger pack.
Side effects
At first you will pass urine more often, mostly in the first week or two, with some thirst, a dry mouth or a mild headache. Getting up fast can leave you light-headed. Potassium may drop, which shows as cramps, weak muscles or tiredness, and blood sugar and uric acid can rise, relevant if you have diabetes or gout. Skin burns faster in the sun. An uneven heartbeat, a painful red eye with blurred vision or a severe allergic reaction needs urgent treatment.
Other medicines and hydrochlorothiazide
Anti-inflammatory painkillers such as ibuprofen, naproxen and diclofenac can weaken the blood-pressure effect and are hard on the kidneys alongside a diuretic. Lithium levels can rise. Other blood pressure medicines, and steroid tablets, add to the drop in pressure and in potassium. Digoxin becomes riskier when potassium runs low, and alcohol increases the dizziness.
Sources
- Hydrochlorothiazide: MedlinePlus Drug Information — MedlinePlus / National Library of Medicine
- High blood pressure - NHS — NHS