Question 1

do diuretic pills also make you sweat more?

Accepted Answer

Probably not : Not among common side effects of diuretics.

Question 2

diuretics (water pills) make you sweat?

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Diuretics: Diuretics generally don't make one sweat, if they cause diuresis, the drop in fluid volume generally works against sweating but environment and physiologic factors can vary this.

Question 3

what are the most effective diuretics?

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Many: Commin ones are ladix, hctz, (hydrochlorothiazide) chlorthalidone, bumex.  Effectiveness is measured by what you are trying to treat (htn vs edema).

Question 4

what are some examples of natural diuretics?

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Caffeine: Any product with caffeine will have diuretic effect on our kidneys.  Many "decaffeinated tea or coffee" are not 100% free of caffeine.

Question 5

what is a diuretic?

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Water pills: Medications that increase urine production.

Question 6

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 7

side effects of diuretics?

Accepted Answer

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 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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