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Pharmaceuticals / Diuretics and masking agents

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Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ

An FDA-approved water pill widely used as a first-choice treatment for high blood pressure. Decades of solid research confirm it lowers blood pressure effectively, with a well-understood set of possible side effects like mineral imbalances.

Also known as Microzide, Esidrix, HCTZ, Hypothiazide, Vetidrex, Hidrotiazida, Idrotiazide, Megadiuril

Effects Lose fat
Routes Oral
Legal status Prescription drug
WADA Banned at all times

3D Molecular Structure of C7H8ClN3O4S2

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  • Carbon
  • Hydrogen
  • Chlorine
  • Nitrogen
  • Oxygen
  • Sulfur

Chemistry

Formula
C7H8ClN3O4S2
Molar mass
297.7
CAS
58-93-5
PubChem CID
3639
IUPAC name
6-chloro-1,1-dioxo-3,4-dihydro-2H-1lambda6,2,4-benzothiadiazine-7-sulfonamide
InChIKey
JZUFKLXOESDKRF-UHFFFAOYSA-N

Reported dosing

Approved label

What has been reported in the literature and by users. This is a record of what is done, not a recommendation.

Typical dose 12.5-25 mg/day
Reported range 12.5-50 mg/day
Route Oral
Frequency Once daily
Duration Chronic/ongoing (as prescribed)

FDA-approved thiazide diuretic for hypertension and edema; banned by WADA as a masking diuretic in competitive sport.

Where this comes from FDA prescribing information

These figures are recorded for reference and are not a recommendation. Dosing is a decision for you and a clinician.