Question 1

do diuretics cause constipation?

Accepted Answer

Diuretics, constipat: Diuretics can cause dehydration which can dry the stool in the colon and cause constipation.

Question 2

how to increase sodium level, at present 131meq/l. taking diuretic dytor 5mg and aldactone (spironolactone) 25mg. could this be the reason for constipation also.pl adv?

Accepted Answer

Other reason: You are on torsemide and spironolactone, and those are not likely to cause the hyponatremia. Thiazide-type diuretics can typically cause hyponatremia. The most likely cause in someone with cirrhosis and what sounds like heart failure is likely those. Thus, the treatment would be geared toward those. Unfortunately in the US, tolvaptan would not be an option due to cirrhosis. Can fluid restrict.

Question 3

88 y/o dad w/cong heart on water pill, sod. bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) &  warfarin, trouble w/constipation, gets out of breath, what can help w/this problem?

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath: Many reasons for someone to get out of breath. Debility &amp; frailty are common causes as we age. Congestive heart failure can do so too. Family Doc or Cardiologist might suggest taking more/stronger water pill but it's important that he take certain cocktail of drugs deemed standard of care. Sodium bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) is often used in kidney failure which could also lead to shortness of breath. See your doc

Question 4

can you take miralax, a stool softener and a diuretic? my boyfriend was released from the hospital with a uti and improving constipation. he is on ciprofloxocin for infection and has a great deal of bloating in his belly. would a diuretic help this?

Accepted Answer

Bloating: A diuretic is not helpful for bloating. We need to clarify that bloating is a sensation of fullness, usually gas in the abdomen, specifically stomach and intestine. This may be due to the change in bacteria with antibiotics. Simethicone (Gas X) is available over the counter for immediate relief. If the bloating is lasting several days, consider taking probiotics for 4 weeks.

Question 5

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 6

how do diuretics cause weight loss?

Accepted Answer

Urinating more water: Diuretics cause temporary weight loss by making a person urinate (pee) out more urine. Urine is almost all water, and weighs 8 pounds a gallon. However, if after excess urination, a person doesn't drink water to replenish himself, his body will be dehydrated and weak. He will be thirsty and have to drink back the same amount of water he pee'd out, in order to return his body chemistry to balance.

Question 7

can a water pill cause your blood to get thicker?

Accepted Answer

Diuretic: Diuretics can change the osmolality of blood if enough water leaves the system. This could be expressed as 'thicker' blood, but we don't say that.

Question 8

can a sudden weight change from diuretic cause a loss of balance?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diuretics don't get rid of fat, they just cause you to urinate out more water, and can therefore cause dehydration. When you are dehydrated, blood volume is reduced (less water in the bloodstream), so sudden position changes can easily cause a drop in blood pressure ("orthostatic hypotension"), which can cause lightheadedness, loss of balance, and even possibly passing out.

Question 9

i have lupus and a water pill caused me to have less pain. why is that?

Accepted Answer

Less swelling: The water pill may be making your tissues, joints, etc less swollen, and this may reduce pain.

Question 10

can increase in diuretic(1/5 to 1/2 tab daily) and capril12.5 mg(1/4 to 3/4 tab daily)cause wt loss/nausea to multiple vsds child age 4 months?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The meds are an unlikely cause but to be absolutely sure, skip them for 2 days - they wear off in 24 hours.

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How to increase sodium level, at present 131meq/l. taking diuretic dytor 5mg and aldactone (spironolactone) 25mg. could this be the reason for constipation also.pl adv?

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88 y/o dad w/cong heart on water pill, sod. bicarbonate (sodium bicarbonate) & warfarin, trouble w/constipation, gets out of breath, what can help w/this problem?

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Can you take miralax, a stool softener and a diuretic? my boyfriend was released from the hospital with a uti and improving constipation. he is on ciprofloxocin for infection and has a great deal of bloating in his belly. would a diuretic help this?

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Will a diuretic cause weight lose?

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I have lupus and a water pill caused me to have less pain. why is that?

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Can increase in diuretic(1/5 to 1/2 tab daily) and capril12.5 mg(1/4 to 3/4 tab daily)cause wt loss/nausea to multiple vsds child age 4 months?

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