Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. For this medicine, the following should be considered: Allergies This is a decision you and your doctor will make. In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This product is available in the following dosage forms: This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. It is used to help reduce the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). Hydrochlorothiazide is also used to treat fluid retention (edema) that is caused by congestive heart failure, severe liver disease (cirrhosis), kidney disease, or treatment with a steroid or hormone medicine.
