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My Cardiologist Just Prescribed CHLORTHALIDONE 25 Mg. Does Anyone Else Take This And How About Side Effects?

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Fort Lauderdale, FL
January 13
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Hygroton, also known as Chlorthalidone, is a diuretic used to manage hypertension and treat edema associated with congestive heart failure. Common side effects include:

- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Skin rash
- Low blood pressure
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gas
- Abdominal cramps
- Impotence

Rare but serious side effects Show Full Answer

Hygroton, also known as Chlorthalidone, is a diuretic used to manage hypertension and treat edema associated with congestive heart failure. Common side effects include:

- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weakness
- Skin rash
- Low blood pressure
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Gas
- Abdominal cramps
- Impotence

Rare but serious side effects include severe electrolyte imbalance, kidney problems, and severe skin reactions. Always consult your healthcare provider if you experience any side effects.

July 11
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Just hope it helps you and any side effects don't bug you too much

January 14
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

Thank you for your input.

January 14
A MyHeartDiseaseTeam Member

I'm not taking IT Myself Tommy But I take Furosemide (Lasix) which is I believe the most typical water pill 1st off I wrote below and sent you one of the Medicine pages with all of the side effects , MOST of which are Typical for anyone taking these things to remove edema ( swelling discoloration Puffy ankles ) you need to run the post down and you know "heart failure" means when your retaining water because the heart is less efficient then it should be so the 1st thing that happens is your ankles swell and get puffy so they give you a water pill to help make you Get rid of the water Naturally this can also affect your Salt levels and IT might effect you less since you've been down there for a few seasons now But for me It might cause issues (needing salt) point is any lightheaded dizzyness call your Doc

January 14

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