Chlorthalidone is a thiazide-type diuretic medicine (water pill) that helps prevent the body from excessive salt absorption, which can cause fluid retention (edema).
Indications:
To treat fluid retention (edema) in people with congestive heart failure (CHF), cirrhosis of the liver, kidney disorders, or edema caused by the use of steroids and estrogen.
To treat high blood pressure (hypertension). Read more
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