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  1. 03-10-2005, 09:54 PM #1
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    Anybody taken HCTZ for high bp?

    My doc added 12.5mg HCTZ ed along w/ my 20mg Lisinopril. It's decreased my appettite and I feel like I'm going to puke when I eat half a meal.
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  2. 03-11-2005, 02:07 PM #2
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    Im taking that exact medication except 10mg Lisinopril/12.5 HCTZ i dont have any problem eating, actually i feel more hungery now than b4 i started. I believe the HCTZ is a diuretic, make sure ur drinking alot of water
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  3. 03-12-2005, 01:16 AM #3
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    Ya, it's a diuretic. Lots of water as always. Appettite seemed to be a little better today, not sure though.
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    I think you need to watch your potassium levels too.......I think HCTZ flushes potassium out the kidneys along with the water
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  5. 03-12-2005, 02:22 AM #5
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    id supplement with a mineral vitamin at least

    you may adjust to the meds and apetite restore

    what was your bp like ?
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  6. 03-12-2005, 12:55 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by Billy_Bathgate
    id supplement with a mineral vitamin at least

    you may adjust to the meds and apetite restore

    what was your bp like ?
    I'm taking a multivitamin, I'll have to check the mineral content.

    The Lisinopril says to NOT take a potassium supplement.

    6wks ago at the doctor my bp read 204/90. Last Monday it read 150/75. That was after 5wks of 20mg Lisinopril ED.
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