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Prescribed Chlorthalid For Hypertension. Low Blood Pressure, No Energy. What Is Wrong?

hi, my doctor prescribed Chlorthalid 25mg about 2 weeks ago for hypertension I have not felt like myself since the 2nd day - i m a very active person and since I ve been on this medication I have absolutely 0 energy - I can sleep anywhere anytime which is totally unlike me - my pressure has dropped significantly since I ve been taking this I just don t feel right is there something wrong I know this is also a diuretic but I have never suffered from any type of fluid retention in all my 65 years
Mon, 23 Sep 2013
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Diuretic is given not only for fluid retention, but also for other reasons – like blood pressure.
Nowadays, the usual and starting dose of Chlorthalidone is 12.5 mg...
If you are not tolerating or happy, you can reduce the dose or switch to another class altogether..
There are several classes of drugs and several drugs in each class – there, really, is a wide choice. ACEI, ARB, Ca Blockers, Beta Blockers are a few classes...
Discuss with your doctor...

Take care     
Wishing all well
God bless
Good luck
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Prescribed Chlorthalid For Hypertension. Low Blood Pressure, No Energy. What Is Wrong?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic Diuretic is given not only for fluid retention, but also for other reasons – like blood pressure. Nowadays, the usual and starting dose of Chlorthalidone is 12.5 mg... If you are not tolerating or happy, you can reduce the dose or switch to another class altogether.. There are several classes of drugs and several drugs in each class – there, really, is a wide choice. ACEI, ARB, Ca Blockers, Beta Blockers are a few classes... Discuss with your doctor... Take care Wishing all well God bless Good luck