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What Is The Pill Hydrochlorothiazide Used For?
A new combination medication to treat high blood pressure has been submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for approval. The pill--called Tekturna HCT--is a combination of the new blood-pressure med Tekturna and hydrochlorothiazide, a common diuretic.
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