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Suggest Tretament For Breast Cancer And Flu Like Symptoms

i have just been changed over to chlorthalid 25 mg and klor-con m10 because my other water pill was not lowering my blood pressure enough for the doctor. 146/70 I am 75 years old - take cancer pill treatment for breast cancer 3 years ago. These new pills are making my stomach hurt, dizzy and took blood pressure and its 157/69

feel terrible like the flu and it is not working is the side effects normal for these pills I take the klor-con m10 every day is that too much
Wed, 29 Jul 2015
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Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Chlorthalidone is diuretic in nature. So it increases urine output.
So sodium and potassium loss is inevitable with this drug.
And your symptoms like stomach cramps, dizziness etc are common side effects with this drug. These are due to hyponatremia (low sodium) and hypokalemia (low potassium).
So better to consult doctor and get done sodium and potassium levels.
Also ask him to change chlorthalidone.
Don't worry, you will be alright after stopping this drug.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Tretament For Breast Cancer And Flu Like Symptoms

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Chlorthalidone is diuretic in nature. So it increases urine output. So sodium and potassium loss is inevitable with this drug. And your symptoms like stomach cramps, dizziness etc are common side effects with this drug. These are due to hyponatremia (low sodium) and hypokalemia (low potassium). So better to consult doctor and get done sodium and potassium levels. Also ask him to change chlorthalidone. Don t worry, you will be alright after stopping this drug. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.