Thalitone

Why should Thalitone not be prescribed?

If you are unable to urinate or if you have ever had an allergic reaction to or are sensitive to chlorthalidone or other sulfa drugs, do not take Thalitone.

Special warnings about Thalitone

Diuretics can cause your body to lose too much potassium. Signs of an excessively low potassium level include muscle weakness and rapid or irregular heartbeat. To boost your potassium level, your doctor may recommend eating potassium-rich foods or taking a potassium supplement.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had an allergic reaction to other diuretics or if you have asthma, kidney or liver disease, gout, or lupus.

If you have a history of bronchial asthma, you are more likely to have an allergic reaction to Thalitone.

Be careful in hot weather not to become dehydrated. Contact your doctor if you experience excessive thirst, tiredness, restlessness, drowsiness, muscle pains or cramps, nausea, vomiting, or increased heart rate or pulse.

This medication may aggravate lupus erythematosus, a disease of the connective tissue.

Avoid prolonged exposure to sunlight.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Thalitone

Drinking alcohol may increase the chance of dizziness. Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication.

If Thalitone is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Thalitone with the following:

Insulin
Lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid)
Oral diabetes drugs such as Micronase
Other high blood pressure medications such as Catapres and Aldomet

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

Information is not available about the safety of Thalitone during pregnancy. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Thalitone may appear in breast milk and could affect a nursing infant. If Thalitone is essential to your health, your doctor may advise you to stop breastfeeding until your treatment is finished.