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Under my doctor's supervision, I stopped taking HCTZ. I gained 4 lbs, and am retaining water. Is it possible to stop this medication gradually, such as taking it every other day, then reduce to every 3 days, etc?
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Dr. Anil Kumar Jain
General Physician
9 yrs exp
Bangalore
Hello there.
I can understand your concern.
Hctz is hydrochlorothiazide.
It's a diuretic medication.
I don't know how you are defying everything and instead of losing water you are retaining water.
Consult a MD consultant physician in person for further evaluation and management.
Best regards.
Dr. Anil Kumar Jain.
Bangalore.
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