Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) HD

The diuretic variously referred to as HCT, HCTZ or more properly hydrochlorothiazide remains one of the most popular treatments for high blood pressure. This so-called water pill helps eliminate excess sodium and fluid from the body. In the process, the blood pressure falls. The price is cheap and the side effects few. This drug has rightly remained popular for many decades.