Patient was educated on the side effects of using Hydrochlorothiazide as follows: Hydrochlorothiazide can increase the levels of uric acid in the body. The elevated uric acid levels can precipitate attacks of gouts in individuals taking this medication. Hydrochlorothiazide can increase sensitivity to sunlight, causing rash and sunburns on exposure to sunlight for prolonged period. Hydrochlorothiazide has the tendency to increase the blood sugar and increase the chances of inducing type 2 diabetes over a [...]

Patient was educated on the side effects of using Hydrochlorothiazide as follows: Hydrochlorothiazide is a weaker diuretic in comparison to the more potent loop diuretics, such as, Furosemide. So, they are not used in advance cases of heart failure and in extreme cases of hypertension. The side effects of thiazide diuretics also are mild. Symptoms of hypotension and dehydration, such as dry mouth, feeling dizzy and lightheaded with rapid heart rate can occur secondary to [...]

Patient was educated on how to take Hydrochlorothiazide as follows: Take the medication at the same time every day, to avoid forgetting the medication. Take Hydrochlorothiazide during the day time hours and avoid having it during the night. As this medication increases the frequency of urination, taking this during the late evening hours can disturb the sleep. Maintain strict compliance with intake of the medication as ordered, with regards to dosage and frequency, to derive [...]

Patient was educated on Hydrochlorothiazide and its mechanism of action as follows: Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic that act on the distal convoluted tubule, a part of the renal tubule, involved in the reabsorption of water and solutes from the urine. Hydrochlorothiazide inhibits the reabsorption of water and three important salts, sodium, potassium, and magnesium from the urine, which results in increased excretion and loss of water and these three salts in the urine. Chloride also [...]