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    GlossaryHydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ)

    medication that treats high blood pressure and fluid retention

    Hydrochlorothiazide, often abbreviated as HCTZ, is a medication commonly used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention (edema). It is a type of diuretic, sometimes called a "water pill," that helps the kidneys remove excess salt and water from the body, thereby reducing blood pressure and swelling.

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