Chlorthalidone

Question: If taking chlorthalidone and atenolol, should they always be taken together?

Answer: Yes and No.... Atenolol can be taken alone. It is also used in combination with other medications Your provider gave you that combination for a reason based on medical concerns they have about you. Atenolol and chlorthalidone are prescription medications used to treat heart problems. Atenolol is a beta-blocker that acts to normalize the heartbeat to help lower blood pressure. Atenolol is also used to treat angina by regulating the heartbeat. Chlorthalidone helps to reduce water retention. Atenolol and chlorthalidone are used together to help keep blood pressure down.

Question: Possible Over Medication for Hypertension? Hi I am 27 years old and was detected with hypertension around 3 - 3.5 years ago. I had tried a couple of medicines which usually gave me headaches. Finally my doctor prescribed me 2 tablets to be taken daily in the morning. They are: Cardace 2.5 (Ramipril) and Tenoric 50 (Atenolol/Chlorthalidone). I think that this is too much of a medication. Could some one shed some light on this? Thanks, Mike

Answer: Hi Mike. First of all, I would look more at what your blood pressure reading are now that you are on these medications rather than the fact you are taking 2 different prescriptions. If you are passing out when you stand up, sure, I'd say there's a problem. I hope whatever the doc placed you on is keeping your blood pressure in normal range (120/70 range). It's important for your heart, kidneys, and brain.

Question: is there any persciption drugs that can give a false possitve for cocan use? will any of thesew dugs give that result.bd uf 1/2 cc ins, ic chlorthalidone,ic omeprazole, singulair, ic potassium cl, ic glyburide, albuterol, ic metformin hcl, serevent diskus, flovent hfa, spiriva

Answer: Only cocaine or a cocaine derivative such as codeine(prescription painkillers) will give a positive result. If required to take a drug test and not using illegal drugs they ask you to list all prescription, over the counter drugs you are using including Vitamin/Mineral Supplements and Herbs for they want to be as accurate as possible and do not wish for anyone to have a positive reading unless so deserved. If you're in doubt can always go have own drug test done -usually around $50.00.

Question: Blood Pressure Meds? Has anyone out there also experienced horrid rashes from taking Chlorthalidone..a diuretic? My skin became very dry and the bottom of my legs got sores on them that itched very badly. I was told this is rare, but would like to hear from others who had similar experiences. I am now working to lower my BP with diet, exercise, and meditation..plus other holistic measures..keeping in mind..i may need to go back on to something. thanks..

Answer: I am not a pharmacist but I do know that diuretics can cause these side effects as well as gout over time. I know this from people who have used them. I also know a 74 year old man who was able to completely quit diuretics and another blood pressure med after taking them for 20 years by using slow breathing and exercise. Slow breathing is clinically proven to lower blood pressure and the new Breatheasy system makes it even more effective by combining it with relaxing music. It's very meditative. You can get free instructions plus an online audio demo at the website http://www.control-your-blood-pressure.com It works wonders for me.

Question: What should I expect at my first Neurologist appointment? Where do I begin? I'm writing today because I feel like I don't have a voice. I got to a community health care clinic because I don't have insurance. I'm 21 and I support myself financially and independently. My History: For the last few years I've had migraines more times that I could ever count, once a week is a more accurate description. I don't have an aura and from the way they start, I never can tell if they'll be a regular headache or turn in to a full blown migraine. They never start in an exact location either. So that in itself is frustrating becuase I could be having a good day at work and then BAM it hits me, then I'm stuck either "toughing it out" for my girls. I just read someone post about how they feel unreliable at work because they have to take time off with their migraines, and I completely understand how they feel. My migraine pain usually results in vomiting, speech loss, slurred words, inability to think at all, inability to walk, extremely high bp, vision loss, I feel like a vegetable- but in pain. A few weeks ago I was hospitalized for 2 days, I was given 4-6 (I can't remember) of Dilaudid for the course of 48 hours, I was throwing up blood, and it was the FIRST time my dad realized what I have been going through. He always felt like I was overracting. The Dilaudid barely helped. It was really scary. After that I switched clinics because I needed to see a doctor who would listen to me and not accuse me of seeking narcotics (add that to the list of my frustrations). She prescribed me Amitryptaline and Chlorthaldone for my high bp. For the first week I felt really good, I hardly got a headache at all and I was so happy. But after the second week came on, I started getting headaches again, then finally the last few days I've had a migraine. I called the nurse at my clinic to see what I could do and she said I would have to get my BP evaluated but my normal doctor wouldn't be in. The doctor sat me down and said that my BP was extremely high and I explained to her that it was the lowest I've seen in a long time, she kind of laughed at me. Then she said if I had taken anything for the migraine and I said "I took a couple Advil but that usually never works so I stop taking it." Then she said, "Well your mind is a powerful thing, if you don't think something will work, then it won't. So I want you to try taking 4 Ibprofuen next time." At this point I burst out in to tears. I feel like I've explained this to so many doctors, that simply taking Ibprofuen will not cure the severity of the migraines that I get. I pay $60 out of pocket to see a doctor every time I got a clinic, not to mention the thousands of dollars I owe the hospitals for ER visits. Then she said, "Have you ever seen a counciler?" And I got even more upset. I said, "Yes, I have in the past." She proceeded to tell me that counciling can help migraines. To an extent I understand, but what happens when I'm in acute pain? To the point where I want to die? Has anyone else been in this situation? Where you feel like you've tried to explain to doctors that taking OTC medicine doesn't help anymore? I just want someone to help... not to accuse me of seeking drugs. What do I do anymore? Here's what I've tried for acute pain: Ibprofuen (never any change in pain), Excedrin (never any change in pain), Epidrin (very little change in pain), Phenergan (for stomach- always helps), Percocet (helps for severe pain), and Imitrex (helps with pain but also makes my heart beat very fast and hard, I feel swollen and painful, hurts for people to touch me, can hardly swallow, and I can't think clearly at all). I'm also on a preventative migraine plan: Amitriptalyne and Chlorthalidone. Haven't noticed much of a change but I'm sticking with it for a while. How do I talk to the Neurologist in an empowering way? I've lost a lot of faith in doctors. Stressed and hurt, Safe Always

Answer: I'm so sorry, its hard going to doctors and them telling you some stupid diagnosis because they don't know. My girlfriends dad has severe migraines and is always going to the ER to get some sort of shot. Some people are legally disabled because of Constant Migraines, I know of one person. The doctors didn't believe my girlfriends dad, the ER people did because he was a regular visit er. I dont' really know alot about this, but maybe you could look up Migraine disorders read about the symptomes to be able to give you more knowlege about what you might be diagnoised with. Also, i don't know if it works well but my girlfriends dad takes alot of BC Powder. Best of wishes, Matthew

Question: Is my doctor controlling my blood pressure well enough? I had to change internists a year ago when my former one moved her practice. I have had high blood pressure since I was 18; now I am 40. My old doctor had me on metoprolol, HCTZ, verapamil, and lisinopril and my BP was controlled around 120/80. My new doctor didn't like this regimen, and switched me to atenolol/chlorthalidone and amlodipine. I am unclear on why these drugs are better since they are from the same drug classes as before, but he insisted. He failed to prescribe an ACE inhibitor to replace the lisinopril, and my BP has consistently been about 150/90 for the last year. I ask him to adjust my medication to bring it to 120/80, but he says that 150/90 is not dangerous and I am better off not taking so many medications. Every thing I read on medical websites and books says BP should be maintained at 120/80 or lower. Any opinions? If it helps, my dosages are: atenolol/chlorthalidone at 50/25 once daily, amlodipine at 10mg once daily. I had an extensive workup in my 20s to try to find a cause. Blood tests, urine tests, cardiologist, endocrinologist. No cause was found.

Answer: NO - your BP is NOT adequately controlled at that level. - find another doctor. 1. Are EACH of your BP meds at their max doses? As a rule (there ARE exceptions) you get started on ONE agent at the starting dose, then increase that med until the MAX dose is reached and then - if still not adequate - either switch to a different class OR add another drug from a different class and then repeat the process. 2. what is the cause of your elevated BP at such a young age? The answer to this question really dictates what course is correct.

Question: Drug Testing and the work place? We have several Random drug test where I currently work and They evern bring a Canine to give the permission for vehicel both on and off the property. You don't so, you have options either that you adhere of you leave the job site. I don't mind all this stuff as long as it gets results. I am curious now several Scripts that I take are all items I know I would burn hot on, and I have even told them so with they would know my Doctors - BUPROPION HCL XL 300 MG-- CYMBALTA 60 MG CAPSULE---,FEXOFENADINE HCL 180 MG ----ATENOLOL-CHLORTHALIDONE 100-25 1-per dsyday.---ALPRAZOLAM 0.5 MG TABLET-- METFORMIN HCL 500 MG TABLET-- LISINOPRIL 20 MG TABLET--HYDROCODONE-APAP 10-500 TABLET--MORPHINE SULF 30 MG TAB ER --TESTOSTERONE CYP 200 MG/ML --

Answer: The Alprazolam (Xanax) Hydrocodone/Apap(Vicodin)and Morphine tabs will show up. The employer may want to check with your doc that the scripts are valid and current. Depending on the nature of your job, they may have the right to terminate *even if you have a legitimate script* if they render you unable to perform your work safely.

Question: I've been taking Chlorthalidone for a week now and I don't like the way it makes me feel. I want to feel bett I don't like the way Chlorthalidone makes me feel, how long before I get back to normal? I threw them n the trash.

Answer: Need doctor's advice, including second opinins.

Question: Question about water pills for edema? I was just put on a medication called chlorthalidone because I found out I have some fluid around my heart. The main side effect is supposed to be very frequent urination, but I took it in the morning & I didn't have to urinate that much at all. Has anyone else tried this drug or any other diuretics & not had to urinate a lot? I'm wondering if it's working right.

Answer: Two possibilities: 1) Chlorthalidone is a slower working diuretic; so it works more over time 2) You were likely started at a lower dose. You can also give your doc a call.