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Hydrochlorothiazide

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This MedWatch affects the following medications: Amturnide (aliskiren hemifumarate, amlodipine besylate, and hydrochlorothiazide)Tekturna (aliskiren hemifumarate)Tekturna HCT (aliskiren hemifumarate and hydrochlorothiazide)Tekamlo (aliskiren hemifumarate and amlodipine besylate)Valturna (aliskiren hemifumarate and valsartan). Valturna will no longer be marketed after July 2012. [More...]
Why is this medication prescribed?
Hydrochlorothiazide, a 'water pill,' is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by various conditions, including heart disease. It causes the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt from the body into the urine.

This medicine is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

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