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Generic: chlorthalidone View All Brands Hygroton, Thalitone A thiazide diuretic - It increases the amount of urine passed, which causes the body to lose salt and water				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What may interact with this medicine? barbiturate medicines for sleep or seizure control digoxin lithium medicines for diabetes norepinephrine other medicines for high blood pressure some pain medicines steroid hormones like prednisone, cortisone, hydrocortisone, corticotropin tubocurarine This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non- prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine. What should I watch for while using this medicine? Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular check ups. Check your blood pressure as directed. Ask your doctor or health care professional what your blood pressure should be and when you should contact him or her. You may need to be on a special diet while taking this medicine. Ask your doctor. You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this medicine affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells. Alcohol may interfere with the effect of this medicine. Avoid alcoholic drinks. This medicine may affect your blood sugar level. If you have diabetes, check with your doctor or health care professional before changing the dose of your diabetic medicine. This medicine can make you more sensitive to the sun. Keep out of the sun. If you cannot avoid being in the sun, wear protective clothing and use sunscreen. Do not use sun lamps or tanning beds/ booths. What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine? Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible: allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue dark urine dry mouth excess thirst fast, irregular heart rate fever, chills muscle pain, cramps, or spasm nausea, vomiting redness, blistering, peeling or loosening of the skin, including inside the mouth tingling, pain or numbness in the hands or feet unusually weak or tired yellowing of the eyes or skin Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome): diarrhea or constipation headache impotence loss of appetite stomach upset This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1- 800- FDA- 1088.
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