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Chlorthalidone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Chlorthalidone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Chlorthalidone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Chlorthalidone is used -
Common
Is the use of Chlorthalidone safe for pregnant women?
Chlorthalidone rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Chlorthalidone safe during breastfeeding?
Chlorthalidone may have very limited harmful effects for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Chlorthalidone on the Kidneys?
Chlorthalidone has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Chlorthalidone on the Liver?
Side effects of Chlorthalidone rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Chlorthalidone on the Heart?
Very few cases of side effects of Chlorthalidone on the heart have been reported.
Chlorthalidone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Chlorthalidone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Chlorthalidone habit forming or addictive?
Chlorthalidone does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Chlorthalidone can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Chlorthalidone only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Chlorthalidone for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Chlorthalidone
Taking Chlorthalidone with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Chlorthalidone
Consuming Chlorthalidone with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.
Yes, Chlorthalidone can be taken at night but you are advised to take it in the morning to avoid sleep disturbances caused by excessive urination during the night.
No, Chlorthalidone should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Chlorthalidone may cause hair loss. If you are experiencing severe hair loss after taking this drug, you are advised to consult it with your doctor.
Yes, you can use Chlorthalidone in combination with amoxicillin. There is no such drug-drug interaction was found, but you should always take this medicine after consulting your doctor.
Yes, Chlorthalidone may cause itching or rashes but it occurs rarely. If you experience excessive rashes or itching then consult it with your doctor without any further delay.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Thalitone ® (chlorthalidone)
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 583-584
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 446-448