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Martin - 23 Feb 2006 00:00 GMT

I take Thiazide as one of my BP meds. I will be making the long flight from
Europe to New Zealand, as flying is said to cause dehydration should I stop
the the Thiazide for the two travelling days?
Martin

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Andrew B. Chung, MD/PhD - 23 Feb 2006 05:33 GMT

> I take Thiazide as one of my BP meds. I will be making the long flight from
> Europe to New Zealand, as flying is said to cause dehydration should I stop
> the the Thiazide for the two travelling days?

Flying is not known to cause clinically significant dehydration in
those who drink water ad libitum.

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Martin - 24 Feb 2006 21:27 GMT

Thank you, I always drink plenty of water when flying.
Martin.

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