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Hygroton

Hygroton

9.3
A medicine that helps the body pass extra water and lowers high blood pressure
  • noun
  • Specialized
: Hygroton
  • My doctor prescribed Hygroton to help control my blood pressure.

Examples

  • The pharmacist discussed the proper way to take Hygroton daily.

  • Some patients may experience side effects when starting Hygroton for hypertension.

  • My doctor prescribed Hygroton to help manage my high blood pressure.

  • Have you ever taken Hygroton for your condition?

  • My doctor prescribed Hygroton to help manage my high blood pressure.

  • Some patients may experience side effects when starting Hygroton for hypertension.

  • The pharmacist discussed the proper way to take Hygroton daily.

Synonyms

chlorthalidone
vsHygroton
  • Specialized
1 8.3

A medicine that makes you pass more urine to lower blood pressure and remove extra fluid

is the brand name version rather than the generic active medicine
Thalidone
vsHygroton
  • Specialized
9.2

A medicine that makes the body lose extra water to lower blood pressure and reduce swelling

is a different brand name for the same diuretic medicine

Surface Forms

Hygroton singular
Hygrotons plural

Etymology

Hygroton: A helpful way to remember Hygroton is to see it as made of hygro- ('moisture') and -ton ('tension' or 'tone'). So the name suggests dealing with extra water and pressure, which fits a diuretic drug that helps the body lose water and lower blood pressure.