Bendroflumethiazide

What are Bendroflumethiazide tablets?

Bendroflumethiazide is a medication that belongs to a class of drugs known as thiazide diuretics, more commonly referred to as 'water pills'. They are called water pills because they make you urinate more often.

Diuretics are medicines that promote and increase the excretion of urine.

You must have a prescription to buy Bendroflumethiazide. 

What is Bendroflumethiazide used to treat?

Bendroflumethiazide is commonly used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension).

High blood pressure is caused by a wide range of issues, including a family history of high blood pressure, smoking, obesity, age, lack of exercise and high levels of salt in your diet.

Certain health problems are also linked to it, including kidney disease and diabetes.

Why is Bendroflumethiazide prescribed to treat high blood pressure?

Clinical trials have shown that Bendroflumethiazide is a well-tolerated medicine that is effective at lowering blood pressure. If medicine is well-tolerated, it means you are unlikely to experience any serious side effects when taking it. 

How does Bendroflumethiazide treat high blood pressure?

Thiazide Diuretics like Bendroflumethiazide tend to work directly on the kidneys and causes them to pass out more fluid. Thiazide Diuretics inhibit sodium absorption and as a result, increases fluid loss in the urine, a process called diuresis.

Taking water tablets like Bendroflumethiazide make you need to urinate more often, which helps to get rid of excess fluid in your body. This also means that you will have less fluid in your blood vessels and body tissues, which helps to lower your blood pressure.

Thiazide Diuretics also have a dilating (widening) effect on the blood vessels which allows blood to flow through the circulatory system using less force from the heart.

How long do Bendroflumethiazide tablets take to work?

Bendroflumethiazide usually takes around 2 hours to start working. However, it may take between 3-6 hours before fluid is excreted from your body.

Bendroflumethiazide can take 3-4 days to effectively lower your blood pressure. A single dose of Bendroflumethiazide will last for around 12 to 24 hours, which is why you should consistently take your tablets at a similar time every day.

Can you buy Bendroflumethiazide over the counter?

No, this is a prescription-only medicine (POM), so you cannot purchase it over the counter. 

Can you buy Bendroflumethiazide online in the UK?

You can buy Bendroflumethiazide 2mg and 5mg tablets online from most UK pharmacies. Bendroflumethiazide is a prescription-only medicine, so you will need to complete an online health consultation with a doctor or healthcare professional, this is so they are able to assess your condition and ensure that Bendroflumethiazide 2.5mg or 5mg tablets are the most suitable treatment option for your condition.

Bendroflumethiazide alternatives

There are many different types of Thiazide Diuretics that are available. If you are wanting to change to another treatment option similar to Bendroflumethiazide, please visit your own doctor as you will need to be physically assessed before being prescribed a different treatment.

We are unable to prescribe an alternative to Bendroflumethiazide if your own doctor has not yet prescribed this for you.

Bendroflumethiazide 2.5mg and 5mg tablets Indications and Dose

The dose of Bendroflumethiazide you are prescribed will be heavily dependent on your condition, diagnosis, and the severity of your blood pressure.

Typically, the initial starting dose for Bendroflumethiazide is:

All of our doctors and pharmacists follow NICE guidelines when prescribing Bendroflumethiazide.

How to take Bendroflumethiazide

You will normally be instructed to take Bendroflumethiazide once a day, in the morning.

If your doctor prescribes Bendroflumethiazide to be taken twice a day, you should take it once in the morning and again around midday.

To ensure this medicine's effectiveness, try to make sure you are taking Bendroflumethiazide at the same time(s) every day.

Do not take thiazide diuretics after 4pm; this medicine will make you need to go to the toilet, which will require you to wake up in the middle of the night.

Bendroflumethiazide tablets should be swallowed whole with a drink of water. They can be taken with or without food.

Bendroflumethiazide Side Effects

Common side effects of this medication include:

• Feeling dizzy
• Severe joint pain
• Feeling faint
• Feeling thirst with a dry mouth
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Diarrhoea
• Constipation
• Unexpected weight loss
• Bladder or skin infection
• Thrush
• Blurred vision
• Increased thirst

Speak to your doctor if any of the above symptoms bother you or do not go away.

The above list is not exhaustive. Always read the patient information leaflet thoroughly for a comprehensive list of possible Bendroflumethiazide side effects.

Bendroflumethiazide Warnings and Drug Interactions

Bendroflumethiazide tablets may interact with other medications, which can hinder their effectiveness. Thiazide diuretics can also increase the risk of developing gout.

Before you start to take a new medicine, you should always tell your doctor if you are already taking any others. This includes both prescription and non-prescription medicines, herbal remedies, vitamins, and supplements.

For a full list of Bendroflumethiazide drug interactions please visit Bendroflumethiazide drug interactions.

Can I take Bendroflumethiazide during pregnancy?

Bendroflumethiazide is not recommended for women who are pregnant, although your doctor may prescribe you this medication if they believe the pros of taking it outweigh the risks.

Before taking Bendroflumethiazide, you should tell your doctor if you are either currently pregnant, think you might be pregnant or are trying to get pregnant.

Can I take it if I am breastfeeding?

It is also not recommended for women who are breastfeeding, as it can reduce the amount of breast milk a woman produces. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, as they can discuss the risks and possible alternatives you can use.

For more information on high blood pressure and pregnancy. 

Can I drink alcohol while taking Bendroflumethiazide?

You are advised to not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Alcohol may cause dizziness when you stand up, which is due to low blood pressure.

Bendroflumethiazide Ingredients

The main active ingredient within this medicine is: Bendroflumethiazide

For a full list of the inactive ingredients, please read the Summary of Product Characteristics.

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What is Bendroflumethiazide used to treat?

Bendroflumethiazide is a thiazide diuretic that treats high blood pressure (hypertension) by removing excess fluid from your body.