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Can Weight Loss And Loss Of Appetite After Taking Chlorthalidone?
I ve been taking chlorthalidone 25mg for 2 years along with another high blood pressure medicine. Since then my blood pressure has been very good. Last year I developed diabetes and continue to loose weight. I don t have much of a appetite. I feel tired all the time. Now that I ve read the side effects of this medication I wonder if I ask my doctor to change my medication if my diabetes will be reversed. Or perhaps reduce to 12.5 mg.
Thu, 20 Aug 2020
Hello,
Loosing weight and exercising may change the blood sugar levels reducing them so I believe you may need to reduce medications levels or stop them at all. You should monitor glucose levels, fasting, after meal and Hba1c before changing treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
Loosing weight and exercising may change the blood sugar levels reducing them so I believe you may need to reduce medications levels or stop them at all. You should monitor glucose levels, fasting, after meal and Hba1c before changing treatment.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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