Chlorthalidone
Information about Chlorthalidone
Chlorthalidone Uses
Chlorthalidone is used for Hypertension (high blood pressure) and Edema. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
How Chlorthalidone works
Chlorthalidone is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.
Common side effects of Chlorthalidone
Headache, Nausea1a, Dizziness
Available Medicine for Chlorthalidone
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ChlorfidFidelity Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
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ThiovasLakshya Life Sciences
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ChlohatAkesiss Pharma Pvt Ltd
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ZioneTorrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
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Expert advice for Chlorthalidone
- Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
- It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
- Avoid alcohol intake while taking Chlorthalidone as it may increase the dizziness.
- It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
- Monitor your blood pressure after starting Chlorthalidone, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
- Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
- Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.