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Compare Thalitone vs. Furosemide

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  • Thalitone (chlorthalidone)
    Furosemide (Lasix)
  • Thalitone (chlorthalidone)
    Furosemide (Lasix)

  • Summary of Thalitone vs. Furosemide

    Summary for Thiazide-like diuretic
    Prescription only

    Thalitone (chlorthalidone) is a type of diuretic, or water pill. It's used to treat high blood pressure in adults. It's also used with other medications to help reduce swelling and fluid buildup from conditions like heart failure or kidney problems. Thalitone (chlorthalidone) is taken by mouth once a day. It can cause side effects like urinating more often, dizziness, and headache.

    Summary for Diuretic (water pill)
    Prescription only

    Furosemide (Lasix) is a loop diuretic, a type of water pill. Furosemide (Lasix) is used to relieve swelling from extra fluids in children and adults. This medication can also lower blood pressure, though it's not a first-choice option for this condition. Furosemide (Lasix) comes as a tablet that's taken by mouth, typically once or twice daily. It's also available as an oral solution for people who've trouble swallowing tablets. Furosemide (Lasix) will cause you to urinate more often as a side effect, so it's best to not take this medication too close to bedtime.

  • Indications of Thalitone vs. Furosemide

    Indications for
    •High blood pressure
    •Swelling from fluid buildup (edema) caused by heart failure, liver problems, or kidney problems
    Indications for
    •Swelling (edema) due to heart failure, liver problems, or kidney problems
    •High blood pressure

  • Pros and Cons of Thalitone vs. Furosemide

    Pros and Const for Thiazide-like diuretic
    Pros
    •Taken just once a day
    •A first-choice option for high blood pressure
    •Can take by itself or with other blood pressure medications
    Cons
    •Can cause more urination and affect your electrolyte levels
    •Can make your skin more sensitive to the sun
    •Might not be the best choice if you have gout or an allergy to "sulfa drugs"
    Pros and Const for Diuretic (water pill)
    Pros
    •Starts working within an hour after you take it
    •Available in liquid form for children or people who have trouble swallowing pills
    •Available as a lower-cost generic medication
    Cons
    •Not a good choice for people with a sulfa allergy
    •Might cause you to urinate in the middle of the night if you take it later in the day
    •Can make you more dizzy and raise your risk for falling down

  • Common Side Effects of Thalitone vs. Furosemide

    Common Side Effects for
    •Urinating more
    •Dizziness
    •Headache
    Common Side Effects for
    •Urinating more often
    •Dizziness
    •Headache
    •Feeling off balance when you get up suddenly
    •Skin sensitive to the sun

  • Warnings of Thalitone vs. Furosemide

    Common Side Effects for
    •Kidney problems
    •Abnormal electrolyte levels
    •Higher blood sugar
    •Higher cholesterol and triglyceride levels
    •Risk of gout
    Common Side Effects for
    •Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
    •Caution in people with liver problems
    •Hearing problems
    •Problems with urination
    •Allergic reaction
    •Gout

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