Clonidine and Chlorthalidone (Systemic)
Brand Names : Combipres
Proper Use of This MedicineThis medicine
may cause you to have an unusual feeling of tiredness when you begin to take
it. You may also notice an increase in the amount of urine or in your frequency
of urination. After taking the medicine for a while, these effects should
lessen. It is best to plan your doses according to a schedule that will least
affect your personal activities and sleep. Ask your health care professional
to help you plan the best time to take this medicine.
In addition to the use of the medicine your doctor has prescribed, appropriate
treatment for your high blood pressure may include weight control and care
in the types of foods you eat, especially foods high in sodium. Your doctor
will tell you which factors are most important for you. You should check with
your doctor before changing your diet.
Many patients who have high blood pressure will not notice any signs of
the problem. In fact, many may feel normal. It is very important that you
take your medicine exactly as directed
and that
you keep your appointments with your doctor even if you feel well.
Remember that this medicine will not cure your high blood pressure but
it does help control it. Therefore, you must continue to take it as directed
if you expect to lower your blood pressure and keep it down. You may have to take high blood pressure medicine for the rest of your life
. If high blood pressure is not treated, it can cause serious problems
such as heart failure, blood vessel disease, stroke, or kidney disease.
To help you remember to take your medicine, try to get into the habit of
taking it at the same time each day.
Dosing - The dose of clonidine and chlorthalidone combination
will be different for different patients. Follow your
doctor's orders or the directions on the label
. The following information
includes only the average doses of clonidine and chlorthalidone combination.
If your dose is different, do not change it
unless
your doctor tells you to do so. The number of tablets that you take depends on the strength of the medicine.
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For oral
dosage form (tablets):
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For high blood pressure:
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Adults - 1 tablet one or two times a day.
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Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as
soon as possible. Then go back to your regular dosing schedule. If you miss two or more doses in a row, check with your doctor right away
. If your body goes without this medicine for too long, your blood
pressure may go up to a dangerously high level and some unpleasant effects
may occur.
Storage - To store this medicine:
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Keep out of the reach of children.
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Store away from heat and direct light.
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Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other
damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure
that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.
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