Microzide Generic

Hectic schedules, no time to exercise and unhealthy junk snacks and foods are today’s lifestyle. This makes our condition worse and can lead us to many problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes etc. Nearly 70 million people of age group 20-25 are suffering from high blood pressure, which is very alarming. So proper care should be taken to avoid high blood pressure and if you are suffering already, you should be more alert so that it doesn’t go out of your control.

Many of us are aware that blood pressure is recorded in terms of systolic and diastolic pressures. The pressure is said to be normal when its range is -120/80 mm of Hg. Here, 120 is the systolic pressure and 80 is the diastolic pressure. If the pressure lowers from the mentioned range it is termed as – ‘Low blood pressure’ and if it exceeds it is known as – ‘High blood pressure’. High blood pressure is also known as ‘Hypertension’. Do not worry, as Microzide is one of the medication which helps in controlling high blood pressure and water retention simultaneously.

Microzide belongs to the class known as – Diuretics. Microzide is also known as – ‘Water Pill’ as it functions by increasing the amount of water and salt which is removed by the blood. Microzide causes decrease in the blood volume by increasing the amount of water which is removed from the blood. Because of this it helps in water retention and in lowering blood pressure too.

Every individual can experience different side effects depending on the medicine’s adaptation. These symptoms may be – Fever, blood in urine and stools, increase in thirst, diarrhea, muscle pain, mood changes, skin rashes, irregular heartbeat, back pain, nausea, vomiting, itching, tingling loosening of the skin, numbness in hands and legs, unusual bleeding, weakness, tiredness, bruising, yellowing of the eyes or skin, severe pain stomach etc.

After you take Microzide Hydrochlorothiazide for a few weeks, frequent urination problem should disappear. Inform your doctor if any of your symptoms are severe or do not go away and are bothersome. Some other side effects may also be observed so keep informing your doctor accordingly.

For more drug interactions information, please ask your doctor as there may be Microzide interactions with other drugs. So, its necessary to inform your health care professional about all the medicines that you are intaking including herbal products, nutritional supplements, prescribed and non-prescribed medicines. They may Include,

Lithium, Calcium supplements, Cholestyramine, Dofetilide, Antiinflammatory drugs NSAIDs such as – Ibuprofen, Amantadine, Amphotericin B, Colestipol, Diazoxide, Digoxin, Dofetilide, Hormones such as Cortisone Hydrocortisone Prednisone, Medicines for Diabetes, Medicines for High Blood Pressure, Heart disease or to control the Heart rhythm, Water pills etc.

This is necessary, because your doctor will give you the dosage of Microzide accordingly, or if necessary, he may ask you to stop the other medicines for a while during the Microzide’s course , so that any kind of reactions can be avoided.

In case of overdose call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222.
If the suffering patient has collapsed or is not breathing call local emergency services at 911. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Microzide Generic Hydrochlorothiazide can increase the amount of sugar in your blood or urine. Please keep a close check on your blood and urine sugar, if you are a diabetic patient. Take regular appointments of your doctor and get checked regularly.

Try to follow your dosing schedule properly. Contact your doctor and get opined on how to continue the medicine further, if you miss any dose. And, if it is nearly the time of next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next dose on prescribed time. Never double your dose, which may lead to harmful side effects.

Microzide Generic Hydrochlorothiazide helps to treat high blood pressure i.e. hypertension. Although, it is not a perfect cure but it can at least control the situations.

It also reduces the water retention and swelling caused by various medical conditions such as heart, liver or kidney disease.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information about generic Microzide hydrochlorothiazide medication.

Store the Microzide Hydrochlorothiazide at the prescribed room temperature between 15-30°C and between 59-86°F. Strictly, protect the medicine from direct light, moisture, heat etc. Avoid storing it in the bathroom. Always, be sure that you keep this out of reach of children and pets.

Following precautions must be taken while using generic Microzide medication:

1. Let your doctor have the complete medical history like - Whether you are suffering from any Liver disease, Parathroid, Diabetes, Gouts, Pancreatitis, any kind of allergies, Asthma, or any other disease etc.

2. Exercise regularly, so that you can become fit and fine and keep checking your blood pressure regularly. Watch your diet while you are taking hydrochlorothiazide.

3. If you are allergic to hydrochlorothiazide sulfa drugs or any other drugs, inform your doctor and pharmacist about it.

4. If you are pregnant or breast feeding, consult your doctor before taking this medicine.

5. Inform your doctor about all other medicines that you may be taking, such as, herbal supplements, vitamins, prescribed or non-prescribed medicines.

6. You have to strictly complete the course, so that medicine can work effectively and yield best results. Do not stop in between without your doctor’s permission.

7. If you are planning to get pregnant or are already pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.

8. Enquire your health care professional about both potassium and sodium intake.

9. Never allow anyone to use your drugs during your course, even if they are suffering from the same condition without taking the doctor’s permission.