Question 1

i have been taking triameterne, but had side effects, lookin for a good duretics for fluid in ankles ?

Accepted Answer

Lasix (furosemide): Lasix or furosemide is usually very effective.  Of course, it is important to address the underlying cause of the ankle fluid.  Things to consider - high blood pressure, salt intake, obesity, sleep apnea, heart disease.

Question 2

my feet are swelling a got protenuria can i take herbal duretic for the swelling and i had a kidney transplant las year 2012?

Accepted Answer

See the doctor: Don't treat yourself with an herbal diuretic. Not that there's anything wrong with herbal medicines. If you need a diuretic your kidney doctor will advise you so when you check in with them, soon please. You want to protect your transplant and have the foot swelling dealt with in a safe, effective way. Thanks for asking.

Question 3

is deuretic pill safe to take?

Accepted Answer

Diuretic Pills: Diuretics are used for high blood pressure.  Any other use is dangerous, unhealthy, and will never ---and i mean never--lead to weight loss. Please do not follow in the path of women who get obsessed with these pills thinking that some day they will lead to weight loss and it never ever does.

Question 4

what foods can offset the deleterious effects of dieuretics?

Accepted Answer

Banana: Food rich in potassium, magnesium, sodium
banana, potato, orange, tomato.

Question 5

what are common diuretics prescribed?

Accepted Answer

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 6

what types of diuretics are available?

Accepted Answer

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 7

what are the most effective diuretics?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

is dibetic pills are harmfull for health?

Accepted Answer

No: If you mean prescription medication, it's designed to help you, not harm you. If you mean otc or internet supplements, stay away because they won't help you and nobody knows what's in them or what they will do to your body. Listen to your doctor, not friends, tv or the internet.

Question 9

what are some examples of natural diuretics?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

do diuretics decrease the effectiveness of pain medications?

Accepted Answer

No: Diuretics do not reduce the effectiveness of pain medications. However, prolonged use of NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory meds such as ibuprofen, Advil, Aleve, (naproxen) etc) and diuretics need careful monitoring of kidney function as they can cause acute kidney injury.

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I have been taking triameterne, but had side effects, lookin for a good duretics for fluid in ankles ?

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My feet are swelling a got protenuria can i take herbal duretic for the swelling and i had a kidney transplant las year 2012?

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Is deuretic pill safe to take?

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What foods can offset the deleterious effects of dieuretics?

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What are common diuretics prescribed?

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What types of diuretics are available?

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What are the most effective diuretics?

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Is dibetic pills are harmfull for health?

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Do diuretics decrease the effectiveness of pain medications?

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