Hydra-Zide Oral

Hydra-Zide Oral Uses

This medication is used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Lowering high blood pressure helps prevent strokes, heart attacks, and kidney problems.

This product contains two medications, hydralazine and hydrochlorothiazide. Hydralazine is called a vasodilator and works by relaxing blood vessels so blood can flow more easily. Hydrochlorothiazide is called a water pill (diuretic) that causes your body to get rid of extra salt and water. This increases the amount of urine you make. Getting rid of extra water and salt probably also helps to relax the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily. These drugs are used together when one medication is not controlling your blood pressure.

How To Use Hydra-Zide Oral

Take this medication by mouth with or without food, usually twice daily or as directed by your doctor. It is best to avoid taking this medication within 4 hours of your bedtime to avoid having to get up to urinate. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about your dosing schedule.

The dosage is based on your age, medical condition and response to therapy. If you have severe liver or kidney problems, your dosage may need to be adjusted.

Use this medication regularly in order to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time each day. It is important to continue taking this medication even if you feel well. Most people with high blood pressure do not feel sick. It may take up to several weeks before the full benefit of this drug takes effect.

Do not stop taking this medication without first consulting your doctor. Some conditions may become worse when the drug is abruptly stopped. Your dose may need to be gradually decreased.

Inform your doctor if your condition worsens (e.g., your routine blood pressure readings increase).

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