Drug details

Microzide (hydrochlorothiazide capsule)

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Microzide (hydrochlorothiazide) is a diuretic (water pill) prescribed for lowering blood pressure (hypertension) and accumulation of fluid (edema). Microzide is available as a generic drug.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• blurred vision,
• weakness,
• constipation,
• low blood pressure,
• impotence,
• abdominal or stomach pain,
• pancreatitis,
• severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), and
• light sensitivity,
• electrolyte disturbances,
• yellow skin or eyes (jaundice),
• rashes.

The following drugs are related to Microzide, either as a replacement or used together:

• Exforge (amlodipine and valsartan)
• Norliqva (amlodipine oral solution)
• Conjupri (levoamlodipine tablets)
• Corlanor (ivabradine tablets)
• Dilacor XR (diltiazem hydrochloride capsule, extended release)
• Irbesartan Generic Tablets (irbesartan)
• Metolazone (metolazone tablets)
• Soaanz (torsemide tablets)