Question 1

can ckd stage 3/4 patients take herbal diuretics?

Accepted Answer

Your question: Do not take any medication,herbal or otherwise,  without checking with your doctor(s)

Question 2

is it usual for a patient to be on three different medications that are diuretics?

Accepted Answer

Not usual: But could be possible.  If you have concerns about the drug regimen you should contact your prescriber.

Question 3

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.

Question 4

heart medication question. what happens in heat if on diuretic?

Accepted Answer

Increase H2O or redu: You have to compensate the water loss via sweat due to excess heat by either increase oral replacement of water/fluids, or reduce/stop the diuretic, or u may need to do both depending on severity of heat and duration of exposure. It is a rather complicated balance and u must do that diligently or you may get in trouble with dehydration or fluid overload. Use a weight-scale. Good luck.

Question 5

how to take diuretics - it's for a working with medication essay. e.g. when orally, is it tablet of liquid form?

Accepted Answer

See below: Diuretics, since they stimulate urination, should always be taken early in the day. If twice a day is necessary, the 2nd dose should be no later than dinner time. Oral use us with pills. Furosemide and hydrochlorothiazide are not available as liquids but can be crushed for ng tube use. The IV route is appropriate for acute congestive heart failure, pulmonary edema, or hypertensive crisis.

Question 6

resubmit #: is there a thiazide diuretic medication(s) that does not raise glucose levels?

Accepted Answer

Glucose: We keep learning that more of our meds cause some elevation of glucose. I am unaware of any members of the thiazides family that don't cause this. The long term importance of this effect is not certain.

Question 7

should high blood pressure medications like diuretics be taken by pregnant women?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended: There are safe medications for hypertension but diuretics are not advised.

Question 8

i'm on hbp medications; diuretics, lisnopril and clopidogrel. my bp has been under good control, but i still feel tired climbing long stirs/hills. i do have at least 40mins of walking 4/5 times weekly. does not affect my normal daily activities. why?

Accepted Answer

Intensity : Climbing stairs/hills is a more intense activity than walking. It may be just a matter of conditioning. Try increasing the intensity of your walking exercise by carrying weights. If you use a treadmill, set it at gradually increasing incline.
It is good that you get regular exercise.
Wish you good health!

Question 9

good morning doctors. i have been on losartan for a long time. my blood pressure was 180/80, and my cardiologist is considering changing me to losartan with diuretic added. what tests will the cardiologist be doing o decide which medication is better?

Accepted Answer

: There is no indication for any test when your cardiologist decides to change losartan to losartan-hctz. However, with that high systolic pressure, adding a thiazide diuretic may not be enough for lowering systolic pressure below 130. A basic metabolic panel for checking renal function and electrolytes is indicated after 2-4 weeks of the change, a mild increase in creatinine will be expected.

Question 10

suggestions to discuss with my doctor: hypertension (on avapro 150 now), anxiety, and pvcs. what medication would you consider? ssri, beta blocker, thiazide diuretic, combination of any? want to start beta b, but weary of rebound tachyarrhythmias?

Accepted Answer

My thoughts : I eschew beta blockers due to adverse effects such as fatigue, exercise intolerance, syncope, asthma, cognition issues, cardiac complications, and stopped years ago. Many newer anti-BP meds (even use of cocoa). Meet with your doctor

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Can ckd stage 3/4 patients take herbal diuretics?

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Is it usual for a patient to be on three different medications that are diuretics?

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Do diuretics decrease the effectiveness of pain medications?

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Heart medication question. what happens in heat if on diuretic?

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How to take diuretics - it's for a working with medication essay. e.g. when orally, is it tablet of liquid form?

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Resubmit #: is there a thiazide diuretic medication(s) that does not raise glucose levels?

A member asked:

Should high blood pressure medications like diuretics be taken by pregnant women?

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I'm on hbp medications; diuretics, lisnopril and clopidogrel. my bp has been under good control, but i still feel tired climbing long stirs/hills. i do have at least 40mins of walking 4/5 times weekly. does not affect my normal daily activities. why?

A member asked:

Good morning doctors. i have been on losartan for a long time. my blood pressure was 180/80, and my cardiologist is considering changing me to losartan with diuretic added. what tests will the cardiologist be doing o decide which medication is better?

A member asked:

Suggestions to discuss with my doctor: hypertension (on avapro 150 now), anxiety, and pvcs. what medication would you consider? ssri, beta blocker, thiazide diuretic, combination of any? want to start beta b, but weary of rebound tachyarrhythmias?

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