Chlorthalidone/reserpine is a combination medication used to lower blood pressure. It's no longer available in the United States because it was discontinued.
Chlorthalidone/reserpine is made up of two medications that lower your blood pressure. Chlorthalidone is a thiazide-like diuretic (water pill) that works in the kidneys to remove extra water, which lowers blood pressure and gets rid of swelling. Reserpine is a Rauwolfia alkaloid that works by lowering the levels of certain chemicals in your body that can raise your blood pressure.
No, chlorthalidone/reserpine has been discontinued and is no longer available in the United States. It's not clear why chlorthalidone/reserpine was discontinued.
Yes. Reserpine as a single-ingredient medication has also been discontinued. But chlorthalidone on its own and in combination with other medications is still available. There are also other available medications that work well for treating high blood pressure.