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Compare HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE (Hydrochlorothiazide) and Lisinopril (Zestril) — clinical data, side effects, and patient experiences.
Hydrochlorothiazide, Microzide · Thiazide Diuretic
How it works
Thiazide Diuretic agent
Approved for
Zestril, Prinivil · ACE Inhibitor
How it works
Inhibits angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE), preventing conversion of angiotensin I to angiotensin II, a potent vasoconstrictor, leading to decreased blood pressure and reduced al...
Approved for
Estimated frequency (%) based on clinical trial data
Based on 18 Reddit discussions
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
0%
positive
3 threads
Lisinopril
47%
positive
15 threads
% of discussions mentioning each side effect
3 Reddit threads analysed for HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
61 upvotes
Had a patient today (Saturday) on 300mg irbesartan, 200mg celecoxib and 12.5mg hydrochlorothiazide daily. The HCT is vasodilatory rather than diuretic at that strength, but I'm interested in what threshold others are using as a cutoff to flag the combination. In this case the doc wasn't available, s
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15 Reddit threads analysed for Lisinopril
Overall Sentiment
Mixed
Comparison Threads
0
Avg Post Score
57 upvotes
Most discussed side effects in community
3 months after an initial 177/112 reading in the hospital and 168/109 reading at the doctors the next day. I have finally begun to hit below 120/80. Currently taking lisinopril 20mg and am hoping to be off it by September which is my next checkup. I swapped diets, went from never leaving the house t
Pretty much exactly two months after my hypertensive crisis that saw me in hospital. I'm very firmly in the normal range. Unfortunately, I've got a bit of kidney damage and my eyes had hemorrhages from undiagnosed diabetes along with this. Nothing that can't be managed. The 40mg lisinopril, 10 mg
I wanted to share my experience in case it helps someone who might be in the same confusing situation I was in. I’m a **46 year old male,** fairly active, healthy weight, and generally careful with my lifestyle. About a year and a half ago, I started paying closer attention to my blood pressure, whi
First, thanks to this sub for all the helpful information I've been able to take from all your posts. Grateful for this resource and practical experience from you all. This is my first post here, but wanted to share my story in hopes it might calm someone down who is starting their process. In early
Morning BP much better, two weeks in starting Valsartan, used to take lisinoprill, now on arb, 72 years old.
When doc wanted to double my meds in May (Lisinopril 10mg to 20mg), I lost it. I thought I was on track to drop meds but didn’t have the nerve to check my own pressure at home due to anxiety about the numbers. Lost 10 lbs, eating like a vegetarian, quit booze, started walking and meditating. Grant
A month an a half ago it was 150/92. Lisinopril 10mg worked for me
Just wanted to share my story of getting my BP under control as motivation for all of us who struggle with it. I am 46 yo, fit and athletic individual (155lbs, distance runner, scuba diver) who had a reasonably good diet and mild alcohol use. During a regular health checkup, my BP was very high and
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HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE is a Thiazide Diuretic, while Lisinopril belongs to the ACE Inhibitor class. This means they work through different pharmacological mechanisms, which may influence both efficacy and side effect profiles.
HYDROCHLOROTHIAZIDE carries 2 FDA warnings. Lisinopril carries 2 FDA warnings. Patients should discuss all warnings and contraindications with their healthcare provider before starting or switching medications..
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