Hydrochlorothiazide And Spironolactone: What Is Hydrochlorothiazide And Spironolactone
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What is hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone?
Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt, which can cause fluid retention.
Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic that also prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low.
The combination of hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone is used to treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure, cirrhosis of the liver, or a kidney disorder called nephrotic syndrome. This medication also treats high blood pressure (hypertension).
Hydrochlorothiazide and spironolactone may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
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