Question 1

i heard sulfonamide class of diuretic like furosemide should never be given to patients with liver cirrhosis(ascites)because it has amine in their structure and leads to ammonia formation and that makes the situation a little harder. is that true?

Accepted Answer

: No, it is not true. Furosemide (Lasix) is commonly used in patient with liver cirrhosis when we treat fluid retention.

Question 2

i have had intermittent pitting edema for 2 months. cardiac, kidney, liver, thyroid all normal. when legs swell i get pulling pain inside thigh/foot leg cramps. history of vericose vein ablation 20 years ago. would diuretics help. 62/female?

Accepted Answer

: The edema is likely due to venous insufficiency. Elevating the legs at any and all opportunities may help. Diuretic is not indicated. Compression stocking may help in preventing fluid accumulation in the legs.
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Question 3

can i take a diuretic if im on phentermine? i feel extremely bloated in my abdomen. thank you

Accepted Answer

Diuretic: Never take a new/additional medication without first checking with your doctor!

Question 4

no ascietes, taking diuretic 5mg, low bp, high pulse rate, less urine output alternate day, abdomen bloating..pl advice?

Accepted Answer

Cirrhosis: You should have an evaluation with your physician.  With your history of hepatitis c and cirrhosis, you want to rule out an infection which may cause other problems such as kidney problems and low blood pressure.

Question 5

i have a swollen abdomen due to water retention for years and take a water pill daily, but they do not seem to work that well of late. what to do next?

Accepted Answer

Need to find reason: Fluid in the abdominal cavity is called ascites.  There are many reasons for ascites, some related to malignant reasons, most to benign but serious causes, such as heart, liver and kidney failure.  While diuretics (water pills) can improve the amount of ascites, it is critical to find out the underlying reason and address that.  See your physician for further testing.

Question 6

would natural diuretics (e.g. dandelion root) treat syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone?

Accepted Answer

No: The syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone is associated with low sodium.  Use of diuretics whether prescription drugs or natural plant-based diuretics have unpredictable effects on serum sodium and may potentially worsen sodium levels which is potentially dangerous.  Proper treatment of SIADH is typically provided by an internist, nephrologist, or endocrinologist.  And sodium monitoring

Question 7

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 8

i heard asparagus have a diuretic effect, any other natural foods?

Accepted Answer

Negative: Caffeine (in coffee, cola, and cocoa) and alcohol have a diuretic effect. Other foods include: 
celery seed (and plant)
parsley
dandelion 
juniper berries 
asparagus
artichoke
melon
watercress
the effect is mild in all cases.

Question 9

pericardial effusion? treat with diuretic?

Accepted Answer

Pericardial effusion: If  pericardial effusion is part of systemic fluid overload (anasarca) or  as a result  of renal failure (uremic) diuresis might be helpful.  If the effusion, however, is large and compression prevents ventricular filling, then  diuretics could make things worse, by reducing the preload and depressing ventricular filling even more.

Question 10

is water a natural diuretic? i'm on a new med that makes me retain water and i want something to drink natural.

Accepted Answer

Water retention: If you are on a medicine that causes you to retain water, speak to the physician (p) who ordered about ways to deal with water retention caused by it. Sometimes you can, others you cannot. Ask your p for advice on the drug's water retention in your case. Good luck.

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I heard sulfonamide class of diuretic like furosemide should never be given to patients with liver cirrhosis(ascites)because it has amine in their structure and leads to ammonia formation and that makes the situation a little harder. is that true?

A member asked:

I have had intermittent pitting edema for 2 months. cardiac, kidney, liver, thyroid all normal. when legs swell i get pulling pain inside thigh/foot leg cramps. history of vericose vein ablation 20 years ago. would diuretics help. 62/female?

A member asked:

Can i take a diuretic if im on phentermine? i feel extremely bloated in my abdomen. thank you

A member asked:

No ascietes, taking diuretic 5mg, low bp, high pulse rate, less urine output alternate day, abdomen bloating..pl advice?

A member asked:

I have a swollen abdomen due to water retention for years and take a water pill daily, but they do not seem to work that well of late. what to do next?

A member asked:

Would natural diuretics (e.g. dandelion root) treat syndrome of inappropriate antidiuretic hormone?

A member asked:

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

A member asked:

I heard asparagus have a diuretic effect, any other natural foods?

A member asked:

Pericardial effusion? treat with diuretic?

A member asked:

Is water a natural diuretic? i'm on a new med that makes me retain water and i want something to drink natural.

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