28th February 2024

A 65-year-old obese gentleman presents to the GP with complaints of fatigue and shortness of breath.

A 65-year-old obese gentleman presents to the GP with complaints of fatigue and shortness of breath. He has a history of hypertension and has not taken his medicine for the past few months. The patient is a recent immigrant to the UK and does not have any medical records. After carefully assessing the patient’s vital signs and examining him physically, the GP prescribes indapamide oral tablets, 1.5mg once daily. You have been asked to discuss the treatment with the patient.

Select the most appropriate information which needs to be communicated to the patient from the following options: [one option only]