Question 1

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 2

which thiazide diuretics are most frequently prescribed?

Accepted Answer

Two below: The most frequently used thiazide diuretics are:
HCTZ (hydrochlorothiazide).
Chlorthalidone

Question 3

which natural diuretic can i take instead of the furosemide prescribed.?

Accepted Answer

Diuretic: Talk to your doctor. If you are on furosemide, weak 'natural' diuretics may be wrong for you.

Question 4

i am prescribed a diuretic.   taking it in the morning is difficult because of my job.  is there any reason why i cannot take it in the evening?

Accepted Answer

Nope: The only reasony why you would not want to take it in the eveneing is that it will be waking you up several times in the middle of the night to pee. Depending on the diuretic they may have different half life. In the case of furosemide aka LASIX the name lasix comes from it LASTING SIX hrs (half life). So you can change times. It does not have to be in the AM. There might be a more conv. time 4 U

Question 5

was prescribed hydrochlorizide for elevated bp. i normally drink approx 80-100 oz of water daily. how much water should i drink or not drink while taking a water pill? forgot to ask my doc?

Accepted Answer

Drink HCTZ HOW MUCH: Drink when you are thirsty. Recommend DASH DIET book. Following this improved BP response to HCTZ. 
Get online for $7 US. Also protects from low k which one can get with HCTZ.

Question 6

would a diuretic help with blood pressure issues from anxiety? i was prescribed 12.5 mg htc for hbp most likely due to anxiety.

Accepted Answer

Possibly: However, diuretics alone are not considered the best option for treating hypertension. I am also not certain that this is a pure anxiety related issue. You should purchase an automated blood pressure monitor and check your own BP regularly. That will decide if your hypertension is more chronic and if therapy is effective.

Question 7

my cardiologist prescribed toporol xl 25 and half of water pill for high blood pressure and said i should take at night what are your thoughts?

Accepted Answer

Odd: Water pills ought to be taken in the morning, not night, so that you can sleep at night.  Taking a water pill at night will disturb your sleep.  Further, I am not sure what your additional risk factors for heart disease are, but Toprol (metoprolol) XL would not be my go to 2nd drug, rather an ACE inhibitor.  THE ace inhibitor and HCTZ can be taken together in the morning.

Question 8

im already taking metoprolol 25mg for hbp and now my doctor has prescribed water pill for ear problem. is this safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The combination is used together all the time and the two meds complement each other.

Question 9

currently on macrobid for uti (e.coli) i've taken 4 of the 10 pills prescribed (i finish monday morning) but i'm peeing very frequently still. is this normal? if so, when should it subside? i'm also on diuretics for blood pressure.

Accepted Answer

Should be better...: It can take a few days for UTI symptoms to clear. But by now you should at least have reduced pain on voiding. If your symptoms are no better at all, contact the doctor now (weekend coming, but someone probably wil be on call, if not your own doctor). Some E. coli strains are resistant to nitrofurantoin; you might need a different antibiotic. Good luck!

Question 10

what side effects are commonly associated with diuretics?

Accepted Answer

More fluid out: Diuretics cause fluid to be excreted through the kidneys.  This can contribute to lower blood pressure, electrolyte problems, dehydration and extra stress on your kidneys over time.

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I am prescribed a diuretic. taking it in the morning is difficult because of my job. is there any reason why i cannot take it in the evening?

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Was prescribed hydrochlorizide for elevated bp. i normally drink approx 80-100 oz of water daily. how much water should i drink or not drink while taking a water pill? forgot to ask my doc?

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Would a diuretic help with blood pressure issues from anxiety? i was prescribed 12.5 mg htc for hbp most likely due to anxiety.

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My cardiologist prescribed toporol xl 25 and half of water pill for high blood pressure and said i should take at night what are your thoughts?

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Im already taking metoprolol 25mg for hbp and now my doctor has prescribed water pill for ear problem. is this safe?

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Currently on macrobid for uti (e.coli) i've taken 4 of the 10 pills prescribed (i finish monday morning) but i'm peeing very frequently still. is this normal? if so, when should it subside? i'm also on diuretics for blood pressure.

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What side effects are commonly associated with diuretics?

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