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What Is Chlorthalidone Used For?
I was prescribed chlorthalid or clorthalid for high B/P, (can t remember the spelling) by my doctor. It worked really well and fast in lowering my B/P, but is it for B/P or cholesterol? I could not find it in the drug book and I would like to know it s function.
Mon, 20 Apr 2020
Hello,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Chlorthalidone is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure.
It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Chlorthalidone is a prescription drug used to treat high blood pressure.
It is also used to reduce extra salt and water in the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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