You
can take Pinom CT 20 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.