You can
take Cresar CT 6.25 Tablet with or without food. The dose will depend on
your condition and how your respond to the medicine. Try to take it at
the same time each day. It is important to keep taking this medicine
until your doctor tells you not to. It contains a diuretic (water pill)
and will make you urinate more so, it is best to avoid taking this
medicine within four hours of going to bed. Use this medicine regularly
to get the most benefit from it even if you feel well. High blood
pressure does not usually have symptoms and if you stop taking it your
risk of heart attack or stroke may increase.
The most common side
effect is dizziness. Other side effects nausea, diarrhea, headache, and
altered blood lipids. Frequent urination is not a side effect of this
medicine. It is the purpose of chlorthalidone and helps control your
blood pressure. You may experience other possible side effects, but most
are rare. Make sure you read the leaflet that comes with your medicines
and tell your doctor if you are bothered by side effects or they do not
go away. It may be possible to adjust your dose or try a different
medicine.
This medicine is not recommended during pregnancy and
you should ask your doctor before taking it if you have kidney or liver
disease, heart trouble or diabetes. Drinking alcohol can further lower
your blood pressure and may cause side effects.