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Pharmaranks rates Trichlormethiazide 3.6/5 for recall safety — an independent score from its FDA recall history and its manufacturer's record. Trichlormethiazide is a medication used to treat Edema, Heart Failure, Hypertension, Nephrotic Syndrome.

Generic · by Watson Labs

Generic of Metahydrin

72/100Limited · 1 source

Based on 1 source · Recall-safety score from FDA recall history — this product's own recalls and its manufacturer's record. Not an efficacy or quality rating. methodology →

Rated against independent regulatory sources·Last updated October 7, 2026·How we rate
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Key facts

Active ingredient
Trichlormethiazide
Form
Tablet
Strength
Trichlormethiazide 4MG
Type
Prescription (Rx)
Brand or generic
Generic
Manufacturer
Watson Labs
FDA application
ANDA085962
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 Trichlormethiazide treat?
Trichlormethiazide (Trichlormethiazide) may be used to treat edema, heart failure, hypertension, 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.
How is Trichlormethiazide rated?
pharmaranks gives Trichlormethiazide a composite score of 3.6 out of 5, currently based on 1 weighted source (FDA regulatory recall-safety data weighted highest). See our methodology at /how-we-rate.
Is there a coupon or discount for Trichlormethiazide?
pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Trichlormethiazide. To pay less, Trichlormethiazide is already a generic — usually the lowest-cost version — so the main levers are comparing cash prices between pharmacies and using a pharmacy discount-card service. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
Who makes Trichlormethiazide?
Trichlormethiazide is marketed by Watson Labs. You can see Watson Labs's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
Is Trichlormethiazide a brand-name or generic drug?
Trichlormethiazide is a generic medication; its active ingredient is Trichlormethiazide. Generics contain the same active ingredient as the brand-name original and are usually lower cost.
Is Trichlormethiazide available over the counter?
No. Trichlormethiazide 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 Trichlormethiazide come in?
Trichlormethiazide is currently marketed as tablet, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
Is Trichlormethiazide FDA-registered?
Trichlormethiazide is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number ANDA085962. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Has Trichlormethiazide been recalled by the FDA?
Trichlormethiazide has no FDA recalls recorded under its own application in the openFDA enforcement database. Its recall-safety score reflects its manufacturer's overall recall record. This is general reference, not medical advice — check the FDA recall database for the latest alerts.
Is Trichlormethiazide safe?
There's no single safe-or-not verdict. pharmaranks gives Trichlormethiazide a recall-safety score of 72/100, based on its FDA recall history (no recalls under its own FDA application) — not an efficacy or side-effect rating. Review its FDA-label side effects and warnings before use, and always consult a licensed professional.

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 Trichlormethiazide

The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 1,911 reports naming Trichlormethiazide, and the FDA flagged 97% 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:

  • pneumonia182 reports
  • dyspnoea161 reports
  • renal impairment139 reports
  • cardiac failure133 reports
  • cough128 reports
  • obstructive airways disorder112 reports
  • pulmonary mass103 reports
  • respiratory tract infection103 reports

Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean Trichlormethiazide 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 26, 2026.

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