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What Causes Abdominal Pain While On HCTZ?
I have been taking 12.5 mg of HCTZ for elevated BP. Was directed to double dose to 25 mg and had abdominal pain, cramping. Also increased lisinopril from 5 to 10 mg. which med woulfd likely cause the GI Sx? I have IBS which is a challenge in taking medication thank you-paul
Fri, 6 Apr 2018
Hello,
As HCTZ can cause hypocalcemia and it can also cause abdominal pain and cramps, so you should decrease the HCTZ plus.
You have IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome), we also predispose to abdominal discomfort, so you have to change the antihypertensive medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
As HCTZ can cause hypocalcemia and it can also cause abdominal pain and cramps, so you should decrease the HCTZ plus.
You have IBS (Irritable bowel syndrome), we also predispose to abdominal discomfort, so you have to change the antihypertensive medication.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhadresh Lakhani
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