You
can take Olmesar CH 40 Tablet with or without food. The dose will
depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. Try to
take it at the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this
medicine until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic
(water pill) and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid
taking this medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this
medicine regularly to get the most benefit from it even if you feel
well. High blood pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop
taking it your risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.
The
most common side effect is dizziness. Other side effects include feeling
tired, nausea, diarrhea, headache, and decreased blood pressure.
Frequent urination is not a side effect of this medicine. It is the
purpose of chlorthalidone and helps control your blood pressure. You may
experience other possible side effects, but most are rare. Make sure
you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines and tell your doctor
if you are bothered by side effects or they do not go away. It may be
possible to adjust your dose or try a different medicine.
This
medicine is not recommended during pregnancy and you should ask your
doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver disease, heart
trouble or diabetes. Drinking alcohol can further lower your blood
pressure and may cause side effects.