Why CHLORTHALIDONE* (Chlorthalidone ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of CHLORTHALIDONE: somewhat satisfied (average rating score: 2.69)
(based on 13 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** CHLORTHALIDONE
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hypertension* | 4 |
| 2 | Blood pressure* | 1 |
| 3 | Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of CHLORTHALIDONE **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Somnolence | 6 |
| 2 | Dry mouth | 2 |
| 3 | Dizziness* | 2 |
| 4 | Fatigue* | 2 |
| 5 | Bradycardia | 1 |
| 6 | Malaise | 1 |
| 7 | Rash | 1 |
| 8 | Disorientation | 1 |
| 9 | Urge incontinence | 1 |
| 10 | Chest crushing | 1 |
| 11 | Hyperhidrosis | 1 |
| 12 | Abnormal weight gain | 1 |
| 13 | Muscle spasms | 1 |
| 14 | Headache* | 1 |
| 15 | Lethargy | 1 |
| 16 | Speech disorder | 1 |
| 17 | Nausea* | 1 |
| 18 | Neck pain | 1 |
| 19 | Heart rate irregular | 1 |
| 20 | Heart rate decreased | 1 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for CHLORTHALIDONE
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Chlorthalidone (Hygroton, Tenoret, Thalitone, Chlorthalidone)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com