Chlorothiazide (Cont.)

Chlorothiazide: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to taking chlorothiazide 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:
 
Tell your healthcare provider about all other medicines you are currently taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Precautions and Warnings With Chlorothiazide for more information on this topic, including information on who should not take chlorothiazide.)
 

Overdose With Chlorothiazide

People who take too much chlorothiazide may have overdose symptoms that could include:
 
  • Dehydration
  • Low electrolytes in the blood
  • Irregular heart rhythm (arrhythmia).
     
If you happen to overdose on chlorothiazide, seek medical attention immediately.
 
(Click Chlorothiazide Overdose for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;