Chlorothiazide Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Chlorothiazide is a type of drugs classified as Thiazide diuretics, also known as "water pills" used to lower the amount of water in the body. Chlorothiazide is given to treat high blood pressure, kidney problems, cirrhosis, salt, and fluid retention as well as congestive heart failure. Thiazide diuretics like Chlorothiazide increase urine production in the kidney by altering the movement of sodium and chloride in it. In doing so Thiazide diuretics like Chlorothiazide may increase the blood sugar. Thiazide diuretics like Chlorothiazide are often taken in combination with other drugs to treat high blood pressure.

Chlorothiazide Side Effects

Common side effects of Chlorothiazide may include dizziness, fatigue, frequent urination, dry mouth, anxiety, muscle cramps, nervousness, nausea, vomiting, increase in blood sugar and uric acid levels. Rare side effects of Chlorothiazide may include allergic reactions, upset stomach, appetite loss, constipation, cough, depression, diarrhea, drowsiness, hives, impotence, indigestion, light-headedness, liver disorders, rash, hypersensitivity to light, sore throat, vertigo, and weight loss.

Chlorothiazide Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Chlorothiazide side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

CHLOROTHIAZIDE CAUTION

Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, gout, lupus, kidney or liver disease or low levels of potassium before using Chlorothiazide.

Avoid using Chlorothiazide if you are allergic or sensitive to Chlorothiazide or other sulfa drugs.

Tell your dentist you are taking Chlorothiazide before any dental procedure.

Thiazide diuretics like Chlorothiazide may cause dizziness and fatigue.

Thiazide diuretics like Chlorothiazide may cause hypersensitivity to sunlight.

Use caution when using sauna or hot bath. It may cause dizziness, fainting, vomiting and sudden drop in blood pressure.

Thiazide diuretics like Chlorothiazide may result in loosing too much salt and potassium, especially among elderly women.

Thiazide diuretics like Chlorothiazide should not be taken with lithium, as that could increase the risk of lithium poisoning.

CHLOROTHIAZIDE INTERACTIONS

Check with your physician before combining Chlorothiazide with the following:

Alcohol
Blood thinners
Decongestant drugs (allergy, cold, and sinus medicines)

Diabetic drugs
Lithium
Norepinephrine
NSAIDs like Aleve or Ibuprofen

High blood pressure medications
Potassium supplements may be needed

Herbs that increase blood pressure like ephedra, ginseng, and saw palmetto. Other herbs may also interfere, check with your doctor before combining them with Chlorothiazide.

CHLOROTHIAZIDE AND PREGNANCY

If you are or planning to become pregnant, tell your doctor before using Chlorothiazide.
As Chlorothiazide may appear in breast milk, nursing mothers should switch to bottle-feed while taking Chlorothiazide.

CHLOROTHIAZIDE DOSES

ADULT

25-200 mg daily.

CHILDREN

Not recommended.

CHLOROTHIAZIDE OVERDOSE

Symptoms of Chlorothiazide overdose may include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, urinary problems and drowsiness. If you suspect Chlorothiazide overdose, seek medical help right away.
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