Question 1

what is the definition or description of: mykrox allergy?

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Mykrox allergy: Mykrox  (Metolazone) is a diuretic medication.  An allergy occurs when your body’s immune system creates antibodies to a foreign substance causing a reaction that can be mild to severe.  For potential adverse reactions see:  http://www.webmd.com/drugs/2/drug-8430/mykrox-oral/details

Question 2

does metolazone & spironalctone kill pain ?

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No: No, they do not.  That's not their purpose or mechanism of action.

Question 3

are lozol and zaroxolyn (metolazone) prescribed a lot?

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Not unusually: Both are relatively frequently used medications for diuresis. However, they belong to the mild diuretics category unless combined with other diuretics. Zaroxylyn in particular has the claim of fame of being effective if added to Furosemide in patients with resistant diuresis with chf. By itself, it is used infrequently and other cheaper thiazides (same family) do the same effect e.g. Hctz (hydrochlorothiazide).

Question 4

is metolazone for kidneys or high blood pressure?

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See below: Metolazone is a weak diuretic or "water pill" or more correctly eliminates salt from your body.Salt retention by kidneys can cause high blood presssure.This medication works best with Furosemide or Lasix (furosemide) and needs to be given in combination. Care should be exercised for electrolyte disturbances while taking this medication alone or in combination.

Question 5

if taking metolazone, what are effects?

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Metolazone: Some of the side effects include dizziness, lower BP upon standing up and electrolyte imbalances, which could result in cardiac arrhythmia.

Question 6

what is zaroxolyn (metolazone) used for?

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Metolazone: It is a powerful diuretic that works in proximal tubule. Used in patients who retain salt and water and have kidney failure.

Question 7

can i take metolazone (5mg) in the morning and hydrochlorothiazide (25mg) in the evening together with furosemide (60mg) for stubborn edema?

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No: They are drugs of the same class and there's no benefit in taking both. You list nephrotic syndrome. You will likely need a higher dose of lasix (furosemide). I would start by trying 60 mg twice day (with supervision! as it is dangerous to do this on your own!). Alternatively, change lasix (furosemide) to torsemide which is more potent.

Question 8

bun creatinine high taking lasix 60 3 days week zaroxolyn (metolazone) 5 mg had chf in march,  have afib on heart meds too. help?

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Labs: The increase in your creatinine can be dye to many reason. HF itself can cause abnormal kidney function. Excessive use of Lasix (furosemide) also can make things worse. Suggest you see a kidney doc soon and seek input. Testing is needed including a urine test and a detailed history and exam. Best of luck

Question 9

what could cause allergies all year long?

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All year long.: Most commonly dust mites and molds and pets. In rare cases, what you work around.

Question 10

what are the main causes of allergies during the winter?

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Indoor allergens: There is little that pollinates in the winter. If you are in the south you may experience mountain cedar pollinating then, but in the north there isn't really anything. So allergies in the winter tend to be caused by indoor allergens (pets, etc), or are not allergies but upper respiratory infections, or irritant responses to pollution, response to cold/dry air, etc.

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