Question 1

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 2

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.

Question 3

can there be any side effects with taking lacix water pill?

Accepted Answer

More restroom time: Other than a marked increase in awareness of where restrooms are located after taking lasix, (furosemide) the biggest side effect profile to monitor would be that if the medication works too well, you may urinate out too much of your electrolytes, and result in a low potassium level.  Also, too much diuresis may result in alteration of your kidney function.
This is why periodic lab monitoring is important.

Question 4

hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) is one diuretic. are there other forms or diuretic classes that may be more potent at its max dose and with less side effects?

Accepted Answer

Different diuretics : Lasix  (l) and Bumex (b) are diuretics that work at the loop of henle n the kidney and are more portent that hctz (hydrochlorothiazide). All diuretics will may you lose potassium, sodium and magnesium. B and l are stronger than hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) and can be used in patients with chronic kidney disease where hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) will be ineffective. All diuretics will increase your urine output. B and l do not have any effect on glucose levels.

Question 5

alternative to hydrochlorothiazide? are there any? im having bad side effects and want to know if theres another water pill i can take?

Accepted Answer

There : There are many diuretics which work on different parts of the kidney to effectively help you "lose salt (sodium)" and depending on where in the kidney they work, they can have differing side effects. Some can affect calcium more, some can cause you to lose potassium more than others (i.e. Furosemide is a "loop" diuretic which causes more loss of potassium, vs. Spirinolactone which is a "potassium sparing" diuretic), and so on. I would recommend talking with your physician about your side effects and which alternatives might work for you.

Question 6

side effects taking zpac & water pill for heart

Accepted Answer

Need to know : if you are referring to Zithromax, and exactly what "water pill" in order to determine if there is any interaction.  Without that information no one can answer your question with any degree of accuracy.

Question 7

husband is new to taking lasix, (furosemide) due to afib.  experiencing severe tiredness.  is there a different diuretic with less side effects?

Accepted Answer

Hypokalemia: Your question suggests that the patient may be losing too much potassium as a result of Lasix (furosemide) and that may be making him weak. Low potassium makes muscles weaker. A second possibility is that the Lasix (furosemide) is causing too much water and sodium to be lost, causing dehydration and that is why he is weak. I suggest meeting with a cardiologist. Hope this helps.

Question 8

i've been on metoprolol for 4 weeks and olmesartan for 2--both for high bp. i hated the side effects .pa's putting me on new rx. pa said stop everything & take olmesartan with diuretic. thought i shouldn't abruptly stop beta blcker. i'm worried?

Accepted Answer

: Rebound effect may happen with stopping metoprolol if you are taking high dose. You can cut down the dose in half daily and then 25 mg every other day then stop. Because blood pressure is under control with Olmesartan Hctz so you only watch for rebound tachycardia (high heart rate). If blood pressure is too low with tapered metoprolol dose but heart rate is not high, you can stop metoprolol.

Question 9

what diuretic has the least side effects? hctz (hydrochlorothiazide) gave me some weird side effects (lethargy, chest tightness, anxiety).

Accepted Answer

All effects: Any medication can have side effects- if you need a simple diuretic ask your pcp to  prescribe low dose chlorthalidone- if you cannot tolerate it, you are probably sensitive to the entire class of diuretics.

Question 10

when someone takes lithium as medication he has side effects of dry mouth and polyuria
for treating those symptoms he is given diuretic. how  come?

Accepted Answer

Lithium: Not all diuretics. Loop diuretics such as lasix,  result in lowering of sodium levels in the body, hence cause lithium toxicity. Thiazide diuretics such as hctz, (hydrochlorothiazide)  cause lithium toxicity as well. Since lithium competes with sodium, it causes lowering of na levels, & here is where na-sparing diuretics are used to combat that.

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I've been on metoprolol for 4 weeks and olmesartan for 2--both for high bp. i hated the side effects .pa's putting me on new rx. pa said stop everything & take olmesartan with diuretic. thought i shouldn't abruptly stop beta blcker. i'm worried?

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