Taking Hydrochlorothiazide All Life

I'm prescribed to take this drug for all life on a daily basis (not related to hypertension). Does anybody takes it on a regular daily basis? Are there any severe side effects of long-term use?

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Hello, Wise Mike! How are you?

This medication is classified as a diuretic, which is used to remove excess fluid from the body.

Yes, some people do take it daily for life, due to high blood pressure, congestive heart failure or edema/fluid retention. The most common risk to long-term use is dehydration, if you don't take in enough fluid each day. There is also a slight risk of kidney damage.

The FDA lists other common side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and increased urination.

Is there anything else I can help with?

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