Thalitone

Side Effects of Thalitone

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Thalitone. However, not everyone who takes the drug will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
A few of the possible side effects of Thalitone include:
 
  • Low blood potassium levels (hypokalemia) or other electrolyte imbalances
  • Dizziness
  • Low blood pressure (hypotension)
  • Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or constipation
  • Sensitivity to the sun.
     
(Click Chlorthalidone Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects of Thalitone that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 

Drug Interactions With Thalitone

Thalitone can potentially interact with a number of other medicines (see Drug Interactions With Chlorthalidone).
 

Thalitone: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking Thalitone if you have:
 
  • Liver disease, including cirrhosis
  • Asthma
  • Kidney disease or kidney failure
  • Diabetes
  • Systemic lupus erythematosus (lupus or SLE)
  • Gout
  • Fluid or electrolyte problems, especially problems with high calcium levels (hypercalcemia)
  • Any allergies, including allergies to sulfa drugs, foods, dyes, or preservatives.
     
Also let your healthcare provider know if you are:
 
You should also make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all of the medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Chlorthalidone to learn more, including information on who should not take Thalitone.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD