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Can Hydrochlorothiazide 25 MG Help In Reducing Bp & Water Retention In Legs?

I have high blood pressure and water retention in my legs. I am trying to get rid of the water retention. Can I use hydrochlorothiazide 25 MG for both. I have to take a least 2 a day to get rid of 80% of the water retention. I have been taking Amlodipine 2.5mg once a day. then I took all 3 but I think that is too much, so I am going to try dropping the Amlodipine. What do you think.
Tue, 28 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Don't try to drop amlodipine dose.
Hydrochlorthiazide (HCT) is diuretic drug.
It has no effect in blood pressure reduction.
It increases urine out put, thus relieves pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs).
So you can take it twice daily for 1week then once a day.
Yes, you can take amlodipine along with HCT. Combination of both will be beneficial for you. Don't stop or taper down amlodipine otherwise you will get high blood pressure.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Can Hydrochlorothiazide 25 MG Help In Reducing Bp & Water Retention In Legs?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Don t try to drop amlodipine dose. Hydrochlorthiazide (HCT) is diuretic drug. It has no effect in blood pressure reduction. It increases urine out put, thus relieves pulmonary edema (fluid in the lungs). So you can take it twice daily for 1week then once a day. Yes, you can take amlodipine along with HCT. Combination of both will be beneficial for you. Don t stop or taper down amlodipine otherwise you will get high blood pressure. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.