HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

How Long Does HCTZ Stay In The Body?

HCTZ causes me to urinate. How long does this last with my daily dose. I am not sure if my needing to urinate is caused by the HCTZ or just my age. I am not sure what is the latest time I should take HCTZ if I have to go out early for an appointment. thanks,
Mon, 2 Apr 2018
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello,

Approximately 3.5 days. Incomplete data like age, gender, dose, and purpose of taking HCTZ? The plasma elimination half-life of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is about six to fifteen hours. If we take the longest half-life of fifteen hours, then it would take about 82.5 hours approximately 3.5 days, for HCTZ to be cleared from your system.

Increased frequency of urination can also be due to urine infection, diabetes, or prostatic enlargement. So, you need to consult your treating doctor for further evaluation and to carry out certain lab tests such as urine analysis, blood glucose or ultrasound to rule out other causes of increased urination.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
How Long Does HCTZ Stay In The Body?

Hello, Approximately 3.5 days. Incomplete data like age, gender, dose, and purpose of taking HCTZ? The plasma elimination half-life of hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is about six to fifteen hours. If we take the longest half-life of fifteen hours, then it would take about 82.5 hours approximately 3.5 days, for HCTZ to be cleared from your system. Increased frequency of urination can also be due to urine infection, diabetes, or prostatic enlargement. So, you need to consult your treating doctor for further evaluation and to carry out certain lab tests such as urine analysis, blood glucose or ultrasound to rule out other causes of increased urination. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali