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How Effective Is Hyzaar /HCTZ 50 12.5 Mg For Blood Pressure?

Hi. I went to work this morning and started feeling sick to my stomach and faint. Started sweating a lot and had to have a BM. This has happened three times today and now I feel weak and still sick to my stomach. Started a new blood pressure med. a week ago, it is Hyzaar/HCTZ 50 12.5 mg. Was wondering if this could be the problem
Mon, 20 Jan 2014
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Anesthesiologist,  's  Response
Hello,
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.
Yes. Hydrochlorothiazide can cause the stomach upset, nausea and dizziness.
Losartan may also cause dizziness and light headedness.

These are the very common side effects of these drugs and goes off as your body adjusts to these medications.
To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, my advise is to get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position.
These are not the serious side effects.
Thus nothing to worry about this, your body may adjust in few weeks.

If still the problem persists, it is better to consult your treating physician and switch over to other anti hypertensives.

Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.

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General & Family Physician,  Dr. Het Ram Bishnoi 's  Response
Hi.
Thanks for the query to HCM Forum.
Hyzaar/HCTZ ( LOSARTAN+HYDROCHOLOROTHIAZIDE) is an anti hypertensive drugs.
Side effects are ,nausea, vomiting , diarrhea, fatigue, weakness, anorexia , headache , dizziness , G I disturbance , hypotension and so many .
As you mentioned that few of these symptoms also present in you .
So all these symptoms mentioned by you in your query may be a side effect of Hyzaar?HCTZ .
2nd reason may be abdominal disturbance due to hyper acidity or intestinal infection ( nausea , diarrhea ) .
So consult your treating physician and get his opinion regarding these symptoms.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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How Effective Is Hyzaar /HCTZ 50 12.5 Mg For Blood Pressure?

Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Yes. Hydrochlorothiazide can cause the stomach upset, nausea and dizziness. Losartan may also cause dizziness and light headedness. These are the very common side effects of these drugs and goes off as your body adjusts to these medications. To reduce the risk of dizziness and lightheadedness, my advise is to get up slowly when rising from a sitting or lying position. These are not the serious side effects. Thus nothing to worry about this, your body may adjust in few weeks. If still the problem persists, it is better to consult your treating physician and switch over to other anti hypertensives. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.