Chlorthalidone

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Chlorthalidone Drug Index

Chlortalidone, also known as chlorthalidone, is a thiazide-like diuretic drug[1] used to treat high blood pressure, swelling including that due to heart failure, liver failure, and nephrotic syndrome, diabetes insipidus, and renal tubular acidosis.[2][3] In high blood pressure it is a preferred initial treatment.[2] It is also used to prevent calcium-based kidney stones.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2]...

In my research on Chlorthalidone, I have come upon information that may have a drastic impact on the use of this type of drug. Its action on the NMDA synaptic receptors could be the cause of many of the most damaging degenerative diseases. Parkinson, Alzheimer, Obesity, ALS, Tinnitus, Meniere's, Eplipsy, Huntington's and several others. The action is the reduction of fluids in the brain tissue increases the glutamate concentrations which have a drastic effect on the glutamate activated synapse. It opens the synapse for Sodium which lowers the voltage and allows Ca+ to attach and results in the death of the nerve. It also creates a whole chain of other similar effects with other neurotransmitters. Taken in massive doses it can have devastating effects. ## If you feel that you hav...

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I was put on 25 mg. of chlortalidone several months ago. I lost a lot of weight and felt terrible. I contacted my dr. and they had me cut it in half. I continued to not feel well and started having irregular heartbeat, tingling and numbness, muscle cramps. My dr. sent me to a cardiologist who ran a stress test and echocardiogram. It showed irregular heart rythmns but he said he thought I was ok. I had read about low potassium while on diuretics so he asked if I'd had a blood test (which I hadn't nor was it ever suggested). My potassium came back below normal so the cardiologist & fam dr. were all worried and told me to increase my potassium and get retested in a week. I did and my results came back normal. But I still feel awful--irregular heartbeat, tingling, stomach issues...

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Has anyone experienced side effects from taking Chlorthalidone? ## Can Chlorthalidone 25 mg and Lotensin 20mg combined cause mild angina in a 64 year old females? I recently developed angina after taking these combined medications. The angina happens at rest. ## The FDA has approved Chlorthalidone to treat congestive heart failure, and high blood pressure. They list its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, hypotension, headache, and dehydration. Greengoat, it is more likely that you were going to develop it, anyway. These medications are most commonly used to treat it, not cause it, according to NIH studies. How long have you been taking them?

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Atenolol + Chlorthalidone Drug Index

Chlortalidone, also known as chlorthalidone, is a thiazide-like diuretic drug[1] used to treat high blood pressure, swelling including that due to heart failure, liver failure, and nephrotic syndrome, diabetes insipidus, and renal tubular acidosis.[2][3] In high blood pressure it is a preferred initial treatment.[2] It is also used to prevent calcium-based kidney stones.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2]...

Chlorthalidone + Clonidine Drug Index

Chlortalidone, also known as chlorthalidone, is a thiazide-like diuretic drug[1] used to treat high blood pressure, swelling including that due to heart failure, liver failure, and nephrotic syndrome, diabetes insipidus, and renal tubular acidosis.[2][3] In high blood pressure it is a preferred initial treatment.[2] It is also used to prevent calcium-based kidney stones.[2] It is taken by mouth.[2]...

I started on this bp med 25mg. for the first time and on the 3rd day started to feel a little ill. Called doc, said whatever you do, don't stop taking. Took 1/2 tablet that night and on 4th day I felt HORRIBLE, like I'd been poisoned. Headache, nausea and dizzyness. Could barely get up. That was the last time I took it, and was sick for an entire 2 weeks, the half life is long. My last 3 days of being sick, I felt better but could not sleep for 3 days in a row. The whole thing was a heavy duty ordeal, and am now making a huge effort to do all the other lifestyle changes and alternative therapies as I will never want to go through what I did with chlorthalidone. It was really bad I told my doc, and not tolerable. Doc wanted to put me on lisiniprol, but I said no way am I trying s...

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i got 2 questions... 1) how long does this take to get out of your system and when does it start taking effect 2) is this drug considerd dangerous ? ## Hello, Jason! How are you? This is a diuretic that is most commonly used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, edema, and congestive heart failure. It isn't dangerous, per se, as long as you take it as directed and are careful to not let yourself become dehydrated. It usually starts working within 15 to 20 minutes of taking it, but it can take about a month for it to reach its full level of efficacy in your body. However, if you allow yourself to become dehydrated, it may affect your kidney function. Bodily elimination can take anywhere from 200 to 360 hours. Is there anything else I can help with? ## The FDA lists its typ...

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Sir I take amlodac ch and some time I drop my doctor started ctd.6.25 and tellzy rs but some side effect shown just like headache erectile dysfunction ## Those can be normal side effects of these medications, according to the NIH, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, increased urination, and hypotension. How long have you been taking them? You may need to try different medications, or different dosages.

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I have essential tremor and I have recently been prescribed chlorthalid. I would like to know if there is newer information on the side effects of chlorthalid and Parkinson disease? ## Hello, Danny! How are you? I've not found any warnings or contraindications for those taking it that have Parkinson's. However, as listed by the FDA, it may cause musculoskeletal weakness, as side effect, which may make the tremors seem worse. Other side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and dehydration. Have you also checked with your doctor to be sure?

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I have been taking Chlorthalid for awhile, but today when I get a refill, it was listed as Chlorthalidone. Are these one and the same - exactly? ## Yes, the old label was just abbreviating it. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that's used to remove excess fluid from the body to treat high blood pressure, certain cardiac conditions and edema. Learn more Chlorthalidone details here. Is that what you are supposed to be taking? I just want to make sure. ## No they are not exactly always the same they are different label names for a reason don't believe everything from this article, ALWAYS ask YOUR OWN DOCTOR and pharmacist before having them fill your prescription

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I started taking Chlorthalidone 2 days ago. Was wondering if you can still drink alcohol while taking this medication? There is no warning on my bottle, so I thought I would ask. ## Hello, Eva! How are you? No, you should not drink, while taking this medication. Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that works be removing excess fluid from the body, alcohol does the same thing, so you could end up seriously dehydrated. Side effects to the medication may include nausea, dizziness, headache, frequent urination and stomach pain. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I started taking this 25 mg chlorthalidone once a day along with my regular bp med Norvasc 5 mg...My pressure was way high for about 3 weeks. Since starting this is is like 145/85 good but I feel like I've ran a marathon I'...

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Has anyone ever broke out in a itchy hives rash while taking this med..and how can you flush it out ## Hello, Jo! How are you? I'm very sorry about the hives. That would actually be considered an allergic reaction, rather than a side effect. Other symptoms, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include dizziness, swelling and trouble breathing. Only time will flush it out. Have you informed your doctor? You will likely need to switch to a different medication.

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I have been taking Chlorthalidone 25mg since June 2012. Prior to starting this medicine I noticed that I bruise very easily. I constantly have numerous bruises, ranging in size from large (baseball size) to very small on my arms, legs and chest. On average there are 10 bruises at any given time. Has anyone had bruising as a side effect from Chlorthalidone? My family is concerned that it's not the medicine (since this started prior to the medicine) and is something more serious. Am making a Dr. appointment tomorrow but would love to know if anyone else has experienced this. ## If it started prior to your taking the Chlorthalidone, then it can't be just due to a side effect of the medication. However, there is a chance that the medication may be worsening whatever issue is causing...

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After 2 hours of taking this medication i get drowsy, my legs and feet. I can barely pick up my feet to go out to the mailbox. I also have a loss of appetite. ## This tablet contains the active ingredients Atenolol and Chlorthalidone, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and other cardiac diseases. Have you been carefully monitoring your fluid intake? The Chlorthalidone is a diuretic, which helps remove water from the body, to lower sodium build-up, which can contribute to high blood pressure, because one feeds off the other. High sodium leads to fluid build-up, fluid build-up increases the build-up of sodium, so it is kind of a vicious cycle. If you aren't taking in enough fluids, then you might be dehydrated and the symptoms you mentioned can occur if you are. Ano...

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I started taking this drug 2 days ago as the beta blocker I was on was making me feel terrible but I am having the same side effects. My heart is pounding, I feel nauseous and very weak all day. My blood pressure readings have however improved. Should I keep on taking the drug and hope as my body gets used to it the side effects will wear off? It's quite scary sometimes as my heart is pounding so heavily and I am spending most of the day lying down in bed. ## Those can be normal side effects of this medication, according to the NIH, you may also experience dizziness, headache, and increased urination. Side effects are typically transient and should taper off, then go away entirely, once your body gets used to the medication, but that may take 5 to 6 weeks. If they do not, or if they...

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Azilsartan Medoxomil + Chlorthalidone Drug Index

Azilsartan is an angiotensin II receptor antagonist used in the treatment of hypertension,[1][2][3] developed by Takeda. It is marketed in tablet form under the brand name Edarbi as the prodrug azilsartan medoxomil.[4] The most common adverse reaction in adults is diarrhea.[1] It is also sold as a combination drug with chlortalidone under the brand name Edarbyclor.[5] Contents 1 Structure activit...

I am taking multiple medicines for my hypertension. 10mg lisinopril, 50 mg Metroprolol XR and Chlorthalidone 25 mg. In the afternoons, I get very dizzy, have mild chest pain and I have spaced the doses out to determine that it is the Chlorthalidone that is the cause. My cholesterol has also shot up after taking Metroprolol & Chlorthalidone for 4 months. My doctor says it is fine to just stop the Chlorthalidone but I am worried about rebounding edema. I am a 54 year old female. I'm thinking maybe it would be better to wean by skipping one day, then 2 days, then 3 days until I see how I react since this medicine remains in your system so long. Help! I had the sensations in my heart "getting" on this medicine but my doctor told me it was normal. ## Hello, Anita! How are you...

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After two weeks of taking Chlorthalidone I have a maddening cough, yet my lungs are clear. Anyone else experience this? ## That can be a side effect of most medications used to help control blood pressure, cardiac conditions, or remove excess fluid from the body, according to FDA reports. The problem, however, is that once the cough starts, it doesn't usually go away, so you may need to try a different medication. I experienced it from Lisinopril and had to switch to a different medication. Have you informed your doctor? Are you on any other medications? ## I have been on chlorthalidone for 3 weeks. My cough is driving me nuts. I will stop taking it this weekend and call my cardiologist Monday.

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When should I expect to see my blood pressure start to lower if this medication is going to work for me? It's been 3 days and haven't seen a drop yet. 25 mg in the morning. ## Hello, Brittany! How are you? It may actually take about 3 to 4 weeks for it to reach its full level of effectiveness in your body, but you should start to see gradual improvement after about 2 weeks. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, dehydration and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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