An Overview of Chlorthalidone Dosing
The dose of
chlorthalidone (
Thalitone®) that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
- Other medical conditions you may have
- Other medications you may be currently taking
- How you respond to chlorthalidone.
As always, do not adjust your chlorthalidone dosage unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
Chlorthalidone Dosing for High Blood Pressure
Because brand-name Thalitone is more potent than
generic chlorthalidone, a lower starting dose is usually recommended -- Thalitone 15 mg a day.
Chlorthalidone Dosing for Water Retention
The recommended starting dose of chlorthalidone for fluid retention (edema) is chlorthalidone 50 mg to 100 mg once daily (or 100 mg every other day).
Some people need to take the medication only when they need it (for example, when they are experiencing water retention). Others need to take it on a daily basis.
Because brand-name Thalitone is more potent that generic chlorthalidone, a lower starting dose is typically recommended -- Thalitone 30 mg to 60 mg once daily (or 60 mg every other day).
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