Aquazide 12.5 mg Tablet

Aquazide 12.5 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide in each tablet. It belongs to the thiazide diuretic, or “water pill,” class and helps the body remove extra salt and water. Doctors prescribe Aquazide 12.5 mg Tablet to help treat high blood pressure and swelling (edema) related to certain heart, liver, or kidney conditions. It is a low-strength tablet, which can be a useful option when a doctor wants a smaller dose of hydrochlorothiazide.

How it works: Hydrochlorothiazide in Aquazide 12.5 mg Tablet helps the kidneys get rid of extra salt and water through urine. As the body loses some of that extra fluid, blood pressure can go down and swelling may improve.

Aquazide 12.5 mg Tablet is the lower-strength option compared with Aquazide 25 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a gentler diuretic effect or needs to fine-tune blood pressure control. This strength is often used for people who may be more sensitive to diuretics, or when a smaller dose is preferred to reduce the chance of dehydration or electrolyte changes.

• High blood pressure
• Fluid retention (edema)
• Swelling from heart-related conditions
• Swelling from liver or kidney conditions
• May be used as directed with other blood pressure medicines

• Take Aquazide 12.5 mg Tablet by mouth with water, exactly as prescribed.
• It can be taken with or without food; taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
• Take it in the morning when possible so you are less likely to need to urinate at night.
• If you take it once daily, try to take it at the same time every day.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet unless your prescriber or pharmacist tells you that it is okay.
• If you miss a dose, take it when you remember unless it is close to the next dose; do not double up.

Each Aquazide 12.5 mg Tablet provides 12.5 mg of hydrochlorothiazide. The dosing schedule may be once daily for blood pressure or as directed for swelling, and the exact dose and timing are decided by the prescriber based on your condition and response. Do not take more than prescribed; the daily maximum depends on why it is being used and on your doctor’s instructions.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide may include:

• More frequent urination, especially after starting treatment
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Headache
• Mild dehydration or feeling thirsty
• Nausea
• Low potassium-related symptoms such as weakness or tiredness
• These effects can be more noticeable when first starting Aquazide 12.5 mg Tablet or when the dose is increased

• Aquazide 12.5 mg Tablet can lower potassium and sodium, so labs may be checked during treatment.
• Use caution if you have kidney disease, liver disease, gout, diabetes, or lupus.
• This tablet may cause dizziness; be careful driving or standing up quickly until you know how it affects you.
• Alcohol can increase dizziness and lightheadedness.
• Tell your doctor if you take other blood pressure medicines or diuretics, since the combination can lower blood pressure too much.
• Let your clinician know about a history of sulfa allergy, although cross-reaction is uncommon.
• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, ask your doctor whether Aquazide 12.5 mg Tablet is appropriate for you.

• Lithium
• Digoxin
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen
• Other blood pressure medicines, including ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or beta blockers
• Corticosteroids or medicines that can lower potassium

Store Aquazide 12.5 mg Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture, heat, and direct light.