Thalizide
Thalizide Products are primarily used for
Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure, Kidney stone
About Thalizide Products
Uses of Thalizide Products
Chlorthalidone is used for Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure, kidney stone and Edema. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.
Thalizide Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Thalizide are Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Dizziness, Vertigo, Orthostatic hypotension (sudden lowering of blood pressure on standing).
How Thalizide Products work
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.
Patient Concerns about Thalizide Products
Frequently asked questions about Thalizide Products
Frequently asked questions about Chlorthalidone
Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Thalizide 12.5mg Tablet?
No, do not take alcohol while on treatment with Thalizide 12.5mg Tablet. Taking alcohol with Thalizide 12.5mg Tablet may lower your blood pressure suddenly making you feel dizzy and lightheaded.
Q. What happens if I take more than the recommended dose of Thalizide 12.5mg Tablet?
If you take more than the prescribed dose of Thalizide 12.5mg Tablet, you may experience nausea, lightheadedness, weakness, fast or irregular heartbeat, sleepiness, muscle cramps and pain, difficulty in breathing. Taking this medicine in high doses may even cause a heart attack. In a situation like this, contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency help in a nearby hospital.
Q. Can I take ibuprofen with Thalizide 12.5mg Tablet?
This combination is best avoided since the two medicines may interfere with each other. However, if your doctor advises you to take both ibuprofen and Thalizide 12.5mg Tablet, you will need to keep a regular check on your blood pressure and also monitor your kidney function tests.
Q. Does Thalizide 12.5mg Tablet increase uric acid? Can it cause gout?
Yes, Thalizide 12.5mg Tablet may raise uric acid levels. However, the occurrence of gout due to Thalizide 12.5mg Tablet is very rare.
Q. Does Thalizide 12.5mg Tablet cause skin cancer?
No, there have been no reports of Thalizide 12.5mg Tablet causing skin cancer. However, in rare cases, this medicine can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight than usual. If you are exposed to direct sunlight you may get skin rash, so wear protective clothing and use sunscreen.