Chlorthalidone Forums (Page 3)

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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I have been taking this medication for years to control blood pressure and water retention for salt in my body.Now I am having trouble with gout. I read that this medication can cause gout, is this one of the side effects. ## Have you consulted your doctor? Chlorthalidone has been known to cause high levels of uric acid in the blood, but gout rarely occurs. However, you should consult your doctor to make sure that it is gout and to get to the root of the cause. Learn more about Chlorthalidone Details

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I am taking 25mg of chlorthalidone daily to prevent calcium loss. One of the side effects is that it depletes potassium. For that reason, I take prescription potassium. The mcg's keep increasing because blood tests every 3 months or so show low levels of potassium. My potassium intake has now been increased to 50mcg per day (it started at 20). Has anyone experienced this? I am now going for a cardia stress test due to abnormal EKG. ## pot chlor er tabs ! have been getting a lot of muscle pain, legs mostly, any one else ? any sujestions / ## This medication is a diuretic, as such, it can sometimes result in a loss of Potassium in the body. A deficit in Potassium can cause leg and/or muscle cramps. If it continues to be a problem, I would suggest speaking to your doctor, you may need ...

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Does this drug have potassium in it ## No, Chlorthalidone is the active ingredient, it is a diuretic that's most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. It can actually cause a deficiency in potassium, because it increases the excretion of it from the body. Learn more: Are there any other questions or comments?

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tablet ## Need information on this drug. ## Are you referring to Chlorthalidone? I cannot provide information for you without knowing the full name of the drug in question. ## i need to know the side effects to this grug i starting last month [Chlorthalid 25MG ]i have high blood pressure i use to take Divon 80 MG but i was laiyed off so now i don't have ins..i allso take [Levoyhyroxin 0.15MG ]because i have a thyroid problem.Thanks for your time ## I Ran out of Amlodipine-Benazepril 5-20 mg, but found some bottles of Chlorthalid 25 mg tab mylan, Can I substitute?? both are for HBP, Thanks, ## I would like all of the side effects of chlorthalid ## is Chlorthalid the same drug as Chlorthalidone?

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I want to know the side effects of chlorthalid. will it effect my gums, and make my teeth loose ## Chlorthalidone is a diuretic that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and edema. It really isn't known to cause those effects, however, since it does remove fluid from the body, you will be dryer and this can include your mouth. If you produce less saliva, it can allow bacteria to stay in the mouth longer than usual, which could cause dental damage. That is something that you should be careful of, when taking it. You will need to make sure that you take in enough fluids in a day to prevent dehydration and such problems. Other side effects may include: nausea, dizziness and hyperkalemia. Learn more: Are there any other questions?

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small round white pill with imprint M35 ## This tablet contains 25mgs of Chlorthalidone, sold under the brand name Hygroton, this is a diuretic used to reduce fluid retention and lower blood pressure. Common side effects may include: nausea, drowsiness, headache and dehydration. You can read more here: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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My doctor said this was to help relieve the presure off my kidneys because I have lot's of kidney stones, is this true that it would help that plus act like a water pill? ## Chlorthalidone is a diuretic, (water pill.) That is how it will help relieve pressure from the kidneys. Some of the most common side effects include: nausea, headache, dizziness and blurred vision.

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prescribed for possible high blood pressure, small round, yellow has M35 stamped on it... prescribed to boyfriend... he seems to be getting dizzy since starting this medication, is this normal, he has been waiting on response from Dr. Any help appreciated ## Chlorthalidone is a diuretic, meant to reduce the amount of water and thus, sodium, in the body, which can help lower blood pressure. Dizziness is a common side effect of these types of medications, if it is troublesome, please have him speak to his doctor.

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orange round ## I believe this is generic chlorthalidone 25mg or name brand Hygroton. It is a diuretic used to control high blood pressure. I think the number on this are from an old stock of pills so it was hard to find. Watch out for loss of appetite, diarrhea or constipation, serious headache...these could be reactions to the medication.

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