Anybody taken HCTZ for high bp?

**blown** · 03-10-2005, 09:54 PM

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.

**Explosive215** · 03-11-2005, 02:07 PM

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

**blown** · 03-12-2005, 01:16 AM

Ya, it's a diuretic. Lots of water as always. Appettite seemed to be a little better today, not sure though.

**Badgerman** · 03-12-2005, 02:21 AM

I think you need to watch your potassium levels too.......I think HCTZ flushes potassium out the kidneys along with the water

***Billy_Bathgate*** · 03-12-2005, 02:22 AM

id supplement with a mineral vitamin at least

you may adjust to the meds and apetite restore

what was your bp like ?

**blown** · 03-12-2005, 12:55 PM

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.