What is Hydrochlorothiazide-Lisinopril?
Category: Prescription Drugs
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This is a combination drug that contains lisinopril, an angiotensin converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and hydrochlorothiazide, a diuretic. It is used for the treatment of high blood pressure.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elevated blood pressure | 145 | 54 | |
| High blood pressure (hypertension) | 125 | 33 | |
| Support heart health | 10 | 11 | |
| General health | 4 | 0 | |
| Swelling in hands | 4 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 7 | |
| Moderate | 8 | |
| Mild | 10 | |
| None | 62 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Hydrochlorothiazide-Lisinopril
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Frequent urination | 3 | |
| Low blood pressure | 2 | |
| Chronic dehydration | 1 | |
| Cramps in legs | 1 | |
| Dizziness upon standing | 1 | |
| Dizziness with hypotension upon standing | 1 |
Why patients stopped taking Hydrochlorothiazide-Lisinopril
Multiple reasons could be selected
| Reason | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Doctor's advice | 18 | |
| Side effects too severe | 13 | |
| Other | 6 | |
| Course of treatment ended | 5 | |
| Personal research | 4 | |
| Did not seem to work | 3 | |
| Change in health plan coverage | 2 | |
| Expense | 1 |
Duration
Stopped taking Hydrochlorothiazide-Lisinopril
| Duration | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less than 1 month | 4 | |
| 1 - 6 months | 6 | |
| 6 months - 1 year | 3 | |
| 1 - 2 years | 4 | |
| 2 - 5 years | 12 | |
| 5 - 10 years | 12 | |
| 10 years or more | 3 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Hydrochlorothiazide-Lisinopril after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril (Zestril) | 6 | |
| Amlodipine (Norvasc) | 2 | |
| Atenolol (Atenol) | 1 | |
| Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ (Hydrochlorot) | 1 | |
| Metoprolol (Metoprolol Tartrate) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Hydrochlorothiazide-Lisinopril and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Lisinopril (Zestril) | 6 | |
| Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ (Hydrochlorot) | 4 | |
| Losartan-HCTZ (Hyzaar) | 4 | |
| Losartan (Cozaar) | 3 | |
| Amlodipine (Norvasc) | 1 |
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