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Reserpine, Hydralazine, and Hydrochlorothiazide description. Reserpine, hydralazine, and hydrochlorothiazide (re-SER-peen, hye-DRAL-a-zeen, and hye-droe-KLOR-oh-THYE-a-zide) combinations are used to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the heart and arteries. If it continues for a long time, the heart and arteries may not function properly. This can damage the blood vessels of the brain, heart, and kidneys, resulting in a stroke, heart failure, or kidney failure. High blood pressure may also increase the risk of heart attacks. These problems may be less likely to occur if blood pressure is controlled. Reserpine works by controlling nerve impulses along certain nerve pathways. As a result, it acts on the heart and blood vessels to lower blood pressure. Hydralazine works by relaxing blood vessels and increasing the supply of blood to the heart while reducing its work load. Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill) that helps to reduce the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine. This also helps to lower blood pressure. Reserpine, Hydralazine, and Hydrochlorothiazide is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form: Oral Tablets (U.S. and Canada) Why prescribed Reserpine, Hydralazine, and Hydrochlorothiazide. The combination of reserpine, hydralazine, and hydrochlorothiazide is used to treat high blood pressure. Reserpine and hydralazine work by relaxing the blood vessels so that blood can flow more easily through the body. Hydrochlorothiazide helps to lower blood pressure by eliminating unneeded water and salt from the body. Reserpine, Hydralazine, and Hydrochlorothiazide is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How used Reserpine, Hydralazine, and Hydrochlorothiazide. Reserpine, Hydralazine, and Hydrochlorothiazide comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It usually is taken twice a day. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take reserpine, hydralazine, and hydrochlorothiazide exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Reserpine, Hydralazine, and Hydrochlorothiazide controls high blood pressure but does cure it. Continue to take reserpine, hydralazine, and hydrochlorothiazide even if you feel well. Do not stop taking reserpine, hydralazine, and hydrochlorothiazide without talking to your doctor. Abruptly stopping Reserpine, Hydralazine, and Hydrochlorothiazide may increase blood pressure and cause unwanted side effects. Brand names: - Cam-Ap-Es - Cherapas - Reserpine, Hydralazine, and Hydrochlorothiazide - Ser-A-Gen - Ser-Ap-Es - Seralazide - Serpazide - Tri-Hydroserpine - Unipres |