Reptile · Pogona vitticeps · typical adult weight 0.38–0.51 kg
Hydrochlorothiazide is dosed at 1 mg/kg PO not printed on the r q24-72h in bearded dragons, per 106. Divers SJ. Clinician's approach to renal disease in lizards. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet; 1997:5- — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.273 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW). Hydrochlorothiazide is used in bearded dragons for Promotes diuresis. Routes documented in bearded dragons: not printed on the r. A typical adult bearded dragon weighs 0.38–0.51 kg. ExoticRx lists 1 cited dose rule for Hydrochlorothiazide in bearded dragons, drawn from published veterinary references. Verify against current literature before clinical use.
US trade names: HydroDiuril, Microzide
| Route | Dose | Frequency | Indication | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| not printed on the r | 1 mg/kg PO | q24-72h | Promotes diuresis | Weak | 106. Divers SJ. Clinician's approach to renal disease in lizards. Proc Annu Conf Assoc Rept Amph Vet; 1997:5- — Mined from Carpenter's Exotic Animal Formulary, 6th Ed, p.273 (2026-08-01, PENDING REVIEW) |
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Inhibits sodium-chloride cotransporter in distal convoluted tubule. Reduces renal calcium excretion (useful in calcium oxalate stone prevention).
Hypokalemia, hyponatremia risk. Monitor electrolytes. Less potent diuretic than furosemide. Used with furosemide for diuretic resistance.
Species-specific contraindications and adverse-reaction reports for bearded dragons may differ from canine / feline reference data — consult the primary citations listed with each rule.
Hydrochlorothiazide dose range in bearded dragons, with cited source references: not printed on the r 1 mg/kg PO q24-72h. Reference ranges from cited sources — verify against current literature before clinical use.
Documented routes for Hydrochlorothiazide in bearded dragons: not printed on the r.
Hydrochlorothiazide is indicated in bearded dragons for: Promotes diuresis.
These are general warnings for Hydrochlorothiazide across species; consult the bearded dragon dosing table above for species-specific guidance. Hypokalemia, hyponatremia risk. Monitor electrolytes. Less potent diuretic than furosemide. Used with furosemide for diuretic resistance.
Why a species-specific page? Hydrochlorothiazide pharmacokinetics differ across species: dose ranges, intervals, and route preferences are not interchangeable. Cross-extrapolation from canine doses is unsafe in bearded dragons — the rules above are the citations specific to this species, not generic recommendations.
Sourced from published veterinary references; awaiting credentialed clinical reviewer. See our editorial process. Reference only — not veterinary advice.