Chlorthalidone Tips from Pharmacists

• Take your chlorthalidone oral tablet in the morning with breakfast. Taking this medication in the evening can cause you to wake up during the night to urinate.

• Chlorthalidone can make you dizzy, especially when you first start taking it or increase the dose. Be careful while driving and operating machinery until you know how it affects you.

• Keep all your doctors’ appointments while taking chlorthalidone. Your doctor may order routine blood tests to check for potential electrolyte imbalance.

• Use sun protection while on chlorthalidone. This medicine can make your skin more sensitive to sunlight.