Met-XL 3D 25/6.25 Tablet ER 15's

Chlorthalidone is used for Hypertension (high blood pressure). It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.

It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Met XL 3D 25/6.25 Tablet ER

Met XL 3D 25/6.25 Tablet ER is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

• Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
• It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
• Avoid alcohol intake while taking Chlorthalidone as it may increase the dizziness. 
• It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
• Monitor your blood pressure after starting Chlorthalidone, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
• Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

Chlorthalidone : Headache, Nausea, Increased blood uric acid, Decreased potassium level in blood, Glucose intolerance, Altered blood lipids;Metoprolol Succinate : Stomach pain, Cold extremities, Nausea, Headache, Fatigue, Dizziness, Slow heart rate, Shortness of breath;Telmisartan : Dizziness, Back pain, Diarrhea, Sinus infection

Met XL 3D 25/6.25 Tablet ER is to be taken with food.
Avoid Met XL 3D 25/6.25 Tablet ER with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts \u0026 seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.

Chlorthalidone is a diuretic which lowers blood pressure by removing extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also relaxes blood vessels and improves blood flow.

Q. Can I drink alcohol while taking Chlorthalidone?
No, do not take alcohol while on treatment with Chlorthalidone. Taking alcohol with Chlorthalidone may lower your blood pressure suddenly making you feel dizzy and lightheaded.

Q. What happens if I take more than the recommended dose of Chlorthalidone?
If you take more than the prescribed dose of Chlorthalidone, you may experience nausea, lightheadedness, weakness, fast or irregular heart beat, sleepiness, muscle cramps and pain, difficulty in breathing. Taking this medicine in high doses may even cause a heart attack. In a situation like this, contact your doctor immediately or seek emergency help in a nearby hospital.

Q. Can I take ibuprofen with Chlorthalidone?
This combination is best avoided since the two medicines may interfere with each other. However, if your doctor advises you to take both ibuprofen and Chlorthalidone, you will need to keep a regular check on your blood pressure and also monitor your kidney function tests.

Q. Does Chlorthalidone increase uric acid? Can it cause gout?
Yes, Chlorthalidone may raise uric acid levels. However, the occurrence of gout due to Chlorthalidone is very rare.

Q. Does Chlorthalidone cause skin cancer?
No, there have been no reports of Chlorthalidone causing skin cancer. However, in rare cases, this medicine can make the skin more sensitive to sunlight than usual. If you are exposed to direct sunlight you may get skin rash, so wear protective clothing and use sunscreen.

Met XL 3D 25/6.25 Tablet ER is to be taken with food.
Avoid Met XL 3D 25/6.25 Tablet ER with high-fat meals such as olive oil, nuts \u0026 seeds (Brazil nuts), dark chocolate, butter and meat.