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Clonidine and Chlorthalidone - Systemic

Brand Names

Combipres
Clonidine and Chlorthalidone *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

Before Using

In deciding to using a medication, the chance of taking the drug must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you will make. For clonidine and chlorthalidone, the following must be considered

Allergic reaction

Tell your family doctor if you have any unusual or allergy to clonidine - oral or skin patch form, chlorthalidone, sulfonamides - sulfa drugs, or other thiazide diuretics - water pills. Also tell your health care professional if you are allergic to any other substance, such as foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Pregnancy care

Clonidine has not been studied in pregnant women. However, studies in pets have shown that clonidine does not cause birth defects but does cause other harmful effects in the fetus. When chlorthalidone is using during pregnancy, it may cause side effects including jaundice, blood problems and low potassium in the newborn infant. Be sure you have discussed this with your family doctor before taking this drug.

Breast-feeding problem

Both clonidine and chlorthalidone pass into breast milk. Chlorthalidone may decrease the flow of breast milk. Therefore, you must avoid use of clonidine and chlorthalidone combination during the first month of breast-feeding.

Use for Children

Studies on this drug have been done only in adult diseaseds and there is no special info comparing use of clonidine and chlorthalidone combination in child with use in other age groups. However, children may be more sensitive than adults to clonidine. Clonidine overdose has been reported when children accidentally took this drug.

Elderly care

Dizziness or lightheadedness and signs of too much potassium loss may be more likely to occur in the elderly, who are more sensitive to the effects of clonidine and chlorthalidone.

Drug interactions

Although certain medication must not be using together at all, in other cases two various medication may be using together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your family doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking clonidine and chlorthalidone, it is especially important that your health care professional know if you are taking any of the following:

Other Information for using

The presence of other medical problems may effect the use of clonidine and chlorthalidone. Make sure you tell your family doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially: 








  

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