Our hero is Sir Edmund Hillary. Sir Edmund Hillary is a famous explorer. He had a Canadian 5 dollar bill made with his face on it.Sir Edmund Hillary was the first person to reach the top of Mount Everest and come back.
A: Hydrochlorothiazide, also known as HCTZ, is a diuretic used for blood pressure and edema or swelling. HCTZ can cause an increase in urination and also deplete potassium out of the body. It is important for a physician to regularly perform blood tests to check the potassium levels.
Most people who have high blood pressure will need to take one or more medicines to control it. Thiazide diuretics are a popular first-choice Â­medicine for high blood pressure. They are particularly recommended for people who are over 55 or who are of African Caribbean origin. However, even if neither of these apply to you, you may be given a thiazide diuretic as a first choice.