My doctor gave me a pill called Hydrochlorothiazide. What does it do for me?

Hydrochlorothiazide is one of the oldest tried and true remedies. It's mainly used for ridding the body of excess fluids. If you have high blood pressure your physician most likely prescribed it for you if you have any swelling of the ankles. That's one of the first signs of extra water in your body. In addition to being proven to be safe - hydrochlorothiazide (often called water pills) is low in cost.