You can
take Telista-CH 40/6.25 Tablet with or without food. The dose will
depend on your condition and how your 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 nausea,
diarrhea, headache, and altered blood lipids. 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.