aquatensen
Aquatensen (Methyclothiazide) is a medication used to treat Edema, Glomerulonephritis, Heart Failure, Hypertension.
Methyclothiazide · by Medpointe Pharm Hlc
Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Methyclothiazide
- Form
- Tablet
- Strength
- Methyclothiazide 5MG
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- edema, glomerulonephritis, heart failure
- Manufacturer
- Medpointe Pharm Hlc
- FDA application
- NDA017364
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
Dosage forms
Tablet
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Aquatensen treat?
- Aquatensen (Methyclothiazide) may be used to treat edema, glomerulonephritis, heart failure, hypertension, liver cirrhosis, nephrotic syndrome, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Aquatensen?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Aquatensen. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Aquatensen?
- Aquatensen is marketed by Medpointe Pharm Hlc. You can see Medpointe Pharm Hlc's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Aquatensen a brand-name or generic drug?
- Aquatensen is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Methyclothiazide.
- Is Aquatensen available over the counter?
- No. Aquatensen is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Aquatensen come in?
- Aquatensen is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- Is Aquatensen FDA-registered?
- Aquatensen is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA017364. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about METHYCLOTHIAZIDE
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 60 reports naming METHYCLOTHIAZIDE — the active ingredient in Aquatensen, and the FDA flagged 82% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- autoimmune hepatitis8 reports
- arthralgia4 reports
- oedema peripheral4 reports
- angle closure glaucoma3 reports
- bradykinesia3 reports
- fatigue3 reports
- gait disturbance3 reports
- headache3 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean METHYCLOTHIAZIDE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 25, 2026.
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