Hydrochlorothiazide (HCTZ) is a medicine that comes in many forms. There are different shapes, colors, and sizes. The pills or capsules can have letters, numbers, or both imprinted on them.
How they look depends on the form, dose, and manufacturer. The exact same dose of the same medicine may look very different when they are made by different companies. Make sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist about which form and dose you are taking.
Examples of HCTZ Pills:
If you are unsure about a medicine, websites like Medscape Pill Identifier can help you find the name and dose of the medicine. It allows you to search for your medicine. You can search by its shape or color. You can also search by the letters or numbers on the pill.
The Poison Control Center gives free pill help at any time by calling 1-800-222-1222. You can also speak to someone in your local pharmacy.
When in doubt, have your doctor or pharmacist check your pill out!