Lynn Hetzler
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Lynn Hetzler has been a leading writer in the medical field for 20 years. She specializes in creating informative and engaging medical content for readers of all levels, from patients to researchers and everyone in between.
Posts By Lynn Hetzler
Hydrochlorothiazide Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
Hydrochlorothiazide may not be the right choice for every patient. In those cases, a medical provider can often prescribe other medications as hydrochlorothiazide alternatives to help lower…
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Hydrochlorothiazide and Alcohol
Hydrochlorothiazide and alcohol interactions can occur. Specifically, consuming alcohol while taking hydrochlorothiazide can cause orthostatic hypotension, a serious condition that causes a…
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Hydrochlorothiazide Withdrawal - What Are The Symptoms & How Long Do They Last?
Hydrochlorothiazide is not addictive, which means it does not cause cravings and withdrawal symptoms when someone stops taking it suddenly. Sudden hydrochlorothiazide withdrawal can cause…
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Hydrochlorothiazide and Pregnancy
In its discussion of hydrochlorothiazide and pregnancy, the FDA warns that the routine use of diuretics like hydrochlorothiazide during a normal pregnancy is inappropriate and can expose the…
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Hydrochlorothiazide Half-Life – How Long Does it Stay in Your System?
Hydrochlorothiazide was the 12th most commonly prescribed drug in the United States in 2017, with medical providers writing 42,037,081 prescriptions for the drug that year. Because of its…
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Hydrochlorothiazide Interactions with Drugs, Food & Conditions
As is the case with any other medication, there may be some instances where hydrochlorothiazide interactions with drugs, food, and medical conditions can occur. In such cases, use is not…
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Hydrochlorothiazide - Uses, Side Effects, Dosage & Interactions
Generic Name: Hydrochlorothiazide Brands: Apo-Hydro, Aquazide, BPZide, Dichlotride, Esidrex, Hydrochlorot, Hydrodiuril, HydroSaluric, Hypothiazid, Microzide, Oretic Class: Diuretics,…
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How Long Does it Take for Metoprolol to Work
When many patients start taking this medication for high blood pressure, they wonder “how long does it take for metoprolol to work?” Metoprolol – How Long Does It Take to…
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How to Stop Taking Metoprolol
Knowing how to stop taking metoprolol is almost as important as knowing how to take it. Stopping too suddenly can cause a withdrawal syndrome that increases the risk for the type of chest pain…
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Metoprolol Alternatives – What Are Your Options?
Metoprolol may not be the right choice for every patient. In such cases, it is important to discuss with a medical provider potential metoprolol alternatives. Metoprolol Alternatives…
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