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Thalitone vs. Furosemide

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.

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

• Urinating more
• Dizziness
• Headache

• Kidney problems
• Abnormal electrolyte levels
• Higher blood sugar
• Higher cholesterol and triglyceride levels
• Risk of gout

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.

• Swelling (edema) due to heart failure, liver problems, or kidney problems
• High blood pressure

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

• Dehydration and electrolyte imbalance
• Caution in people with liver problems
• Hearing problems
• Problems with urination
• Allergic reaction
• Gout