Hydrochlorothiazide is a medication used as a diuretic, meaning it helps remove excess fluid and salt from the body through urine. This can be useful in the treatment of high blood pressure, since by reducing the amount of fluid in the body, it reduces the pressure in the arteries.

In addition to its use in the treatment of hypertension, hydrochlorothiazide is also used to treat fluid retention (edema) caused by various medical problems, such as heart failure, liver or kidney problems. It is important to follow the doctor's instructions and not self-medicate with this drug, since its inappropriate use can have negative side effects that I also explain in this video.

Dr. Alberto Sanagustín

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0:00 Importance of hydrochlorothiazide
0:33 What is hydrochlorothiazide?
0:57 What is it for?
2:38 How to use it?
3:27 What do I do if I forget?
3:38 Do I have to have a special diet?
4:12 Is it combined with other medications?
4:52 Is it doping in sports?
5:46 Contraindications
6:01 Side effects
7:43 Can it cause skin cancer?
8:48 Interactions with other medications
9:33 Precautions
10:37 Video