Hydronol 25 Tablet

Hydronol 25 Tablet is a prescription tablet that contains hydrochlorothiazide 25 mg in each tablet. It belongs to the thiazide diuretic class, also called a "water pill." Hydronol 25 Tablet is used to help treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema) related to heart, kidney, or liver conditions.

How it works: Hydrochlorothiazide helps your kidneys remove extra salt and water through the urine, which lowers fluid buildup in the body. In Hydronol 25 Tablet, the tablet form delivers the medicine by mouth so the effect can begin after it is absorbed and lasts long enough for once-daily use in many patients.

Hydronol 25 Tablet is the 25 mg strength, which is a commonly used full-strength hydrochlorothiazide tablet for patients whose doctor wants a stronger diuretic effect than lower doses provide. Because this is not a starter-strength tablet for everyone, a clinician may choose Hydronol 25 Tablet when blood pressure or swelling has not responded enough to a lower dose, or when a once-daily 25 mg tablet fits the treatment plan.

• High blood pressure
• Fluid retention (edema)
• Swelling from heart, kidney, or liver disease
• Adjunct treatment with other blood pressure medicines

• Swallow Hydronol 25 Tablet by mouth with water.
• Take it in the morning when possible so you are less likely to need to urinate at night.
• If it upsets your stomach, it may be taken with food or a light meal.
• Do not crush or chew unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you it is safe to do so.
• Keep taking it exactly as prescribed, even if you feel well.
• Stay close to a bathroom after a dose, especially when starting treatment or after a dose change.

Each Hydronol 25 Tablet contains 25 mg of hydrochlorothiazide. This strength is often taken once daily, but some patients may need a different schedule; your doctor decides the exact dose based on your blood pressure, swelling, and response. The maximum daily amount is determined by the prescriber and should not be increased on your own.

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

Common side effects of Hydrochlorothiazide may include:

• More frequent urination
• Dizziness or lightheadedness
• Headache
• Low potassium symptoms such as muscle cramps or weakness
• Dehydration or feeling thirsty
• Upset stomach

• Hydronol 25 Tablet can lower blood pressure too much, especially if you are dehydrated or already taking other blood pressure medicines.
• It can lower potassium, sodium, or magnesium, so lab monitoring may be needed.
• Use extra caution if you have gout, diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease, or a history of electrolyte problems.
• Avoid heavy alcohol use because it can worsen dizziness and dehydration.
• You may feel dizzy when standing up; be careful driving or using machinery until you know how it affects you.
• Tell your clinician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
• If you are very sensitive to sunlight, this medicine can make sunburn more likely; use sun protection.

• Other blood pressure medicines, including ACE inhibitors, ARBs, beta blockers, and calcium channel blockers, may add to the blood pressure-lowering effect.
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen can reduce the diuretic effect and may affect kidney function.
• Lithium levels can rise and become toxic when taken with hydrochlorothiazide.
• Digoxin may be affected if low potassium develops.
• Corticosteroids or stimulant laxatives may worsen potassium loss.

Store Hydronol 25 Tablet at room temperature in the original strip/box, away from moisture and excessive heat.