If you take blood pressure medication—or know someone who does—there’s a new recall you’ll want to know about.Inventia Healthcare first recalled certain lots of chlorthalidone tablets, which are used to treat high blood pressure, back in June. Then, on September 3, the company initiated a separate recall involving an additional lot of the medication. On September 17, the FDA classified the September recall as Class II. (The June recall has also been classified as Class II).Chlorthalidone is a diuretic, or “water pill,” that makes your kidneys shed excess water and salt. This helps lower high blood pressure and reduce water retention, lessening your chances of organ damage that could cause heart attack, heart disease, heart failure, stroke, kidney damage, or damage to your eyes that could impact your vision.A Class II recall, according to the FDA, means that if you use or are exposed to a recalled product, you may experience temporary or medically reversible health issues, but the probability of those issues being serious is considered remote.The reason for the recall is listed as “failed dissolution specifications.” The FDA defines proper dissolution as the active ingredient dissolving from its dosage form so it can be absorbed by the body. In other words, if a medication doesn’t dissolve as intended, your body may not absorb enough of the active ingredient, which could make the drug less effective at treating your condition. No further information about the reason for this specific recall has been provided by Inventia Healthcare or the FDA.Recalled itemsThere are more than 13,000 bottles involved in the September recall. Check the label of any bottle you have for the following information:Chlorthalidone tablets, USP, 25 mg, 100 tablets per bottle, Rx only,Manufactured by: Inventia Healthcare LimitedIf you can’t confirm all of this information on your prescription label, contact your pharmacist for help.What to do if you have the recalled medicationContact your healthcare provider right away. You don’t want to make any decisions about stopping this medication without their medical guidance. If you feel ill in any way, make sure you tell your doctor about that immediately, too.You Might Also Like
