Question 1

what are common diuretics prescribed?

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In the US…: The two most commonly prescribed diuretics in the United States are Furosemide (lasix) and hydrochlorothiazide. Generally speaking, hydrochlorothiazide is used more for blood pressure control and Lasix (furosemide) is used more for treatment of congestive heart failure. Chlorthalidone, Bumetanide and torsemide also have important roles to play in my practice.

Question 2

what types of diuretics are available?

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Many: Diuretics  all work on different parts on the nephron which is the basic building  block of the kidney. You have thiazides, loop diiuretics, potasium sparing diuretics. They all work by increasing the amount of water exceeted in the urine usally by blocking reabsorbtion of sodium ir potaium.

Question 3

what is a diuretic?

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Water pills: Medications that increase urine production.

Question 4

what is the best diuretic?

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The one that works:): Thiazide (HCTZ, Dyazide) are weak diuretics but a very good medicine to start treating Hypertension.
When stronger diuretics are needed, the choice is "loop" diuretics (furosemide, torsemide, bumetanide), used more frequently for edema , fluid overload and heart failure.

Question 5

side effects of diuretics?

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Dehydration: The main function of diuretics is to increase the output of urine, thereby helping to manage high blood pressure.  As a side effect of their chronic use, excess amounts of electrolytes can be lost in the urine leading to low levels of potassium, sodium, potassium.  Calcium and magnesium levels can also be impaired.  Some diuretics may cause the blood sugar to be elevated in diabetics.

Question 6

is crystal light a diuretic?

Accepted Answer

No: Crystal light is a commercial brand name that refers to dozens of products, all just a little different, that typically contain a blend of artificial and natural sweeteners.  I am not aware of diuretic properties of any of the sweeteners used in this commercial product.

Question 7

is metotrolol/ 25 mg a diuretic?

Accepted Answer

No: Metoprolol is a beta-blocker medication (these medicines end in -olol). They block the effects of adrenaline. They are not diuretics however sometimes thay are combined in the same pill with a diuretic (for example tenoretic which is the combination of atenolol and chlorthalidone).

Question 8

will a diuretic cause weight lose?

Accepted Answer

Diuretic: Yes. Diuretics remove excess fluid from the body and causes weight loss. Please be aware diuretics should not be used primarily for weight reduction.

Question 9

do diuretics used for cfh lead to thirst?

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Yes: Yes, thirst is one of the main side effects of using diuretics.  Diuretics cause you to lost more water and salt through the urine.  That water is coming from the blood, so in effect you are losing some blood volume.  This is great for CHF but lower blood volume is one of the triggers for thirst.

Question 10

what is the strongest diuretic you can take ?

Accepted Answer

Torsemide: Torsemide is one of the strongest ones

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