Question 1

what is zaroxolyn (metolazone) used for?

Accepted Answer

Metolazone: It is a powerful diuretic that works in proximal tubule. Used in patients who retain salt and water and have kidney failure.

Question 2

are lozol and zaroxolyn (metolazone) prescribed a lot?

Accepted Answer

Not unusually: Both are relatively frequently used medications for diuresis. However, they belong to the mild diuretics category unless combined with other diuretics. Zaroxylyn in particular has the claim of fame of being effective if added to Furosemide in patients with resistant diuresis with chf. By itself, it is used infrequently and other cheaper thiazides (same family) do the same effect e.g. Hctz (hydrochlorothiazide).

Question 3

bun creatinine high taking lasix 60 3 days week zaroxolyn (metolazone) 5 mg had chf in march,  have afib on heart meds too. help?

Accepted Answer

Labs: The increase in your creatinine can be dye to many reason. HF itself can cause abnormal kidney function. Excessive use of Lasix (furosemide) also can make things worse. Suggest you see a kidney doc soon and seek input. Testing is needed including a urine test and a detailed history and exam. Best of luck

Question 4

if taking metolazone, what are effects?

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Metolazone: Some of the side effects include dizziness, lower BP upon standing up and electrolyte imbalances, which could result in cardiac arrhythmia.

Question 5

does metolazone & spironalctone kill pain ?

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No: No, they do not.  That's not their purpose or mechanism of action.

Question 6

is metolazone for kidneys or high blood pressure?

Accepted Answer

See below: Metolazone is a weak diuretic or "water pill" or more correctly eliminates salt from your body.Salt retention by kidneys can cause high blood presssure.This medication works best with Furosemide or Lasix (furosemide) and needs to be given in combination. Care should be exercised for electrolyte disturbances while taking this medication alone or in combination.

Question 7

can i take metolazone (5mg) in the morning and hydrochlorothiazide (25mg) in the evening together with furosemide (60mg) for stubborn edema?

Accepted Answer

No: They are drugs of the same class and there's no benefit in taking both. You list nephrotic syndrome. You will likely need a higher dose of lasix (furosemide). I would start by trying 60 mg twice day (with supervision! as it is dangerous to do this on your own!). Alternatively, change lasix (furosemide) to torsemide which is more potent.

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i need a refill on my medication?

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So call your doc: This is the HT public information site.We are thousands of volunteer docs based primarily in the US who answer medical questions.We do not offer treatments. State medical boards require a physician/patient relationship,a retrievable record,recent exam with vital signs for prescribing.Failure to do so can lead to loss or restriction of license. It may seem minor to you but it is not.

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i need refills on my medications?

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Not here: For that you will likely need the prime service of healthtap. Easier to call your pop imo

Question 10

need advice on asthma medication ?

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Many types...: Bronchodilators such as albuterol (Ventolin) or levalbuterol (Xopenex) enlarge the diameter of the airways to help air flow and mucus come out of the lungs. Patients with cough-variant asthma, exercise-induced asthma, or regular asthma also use steroid inhalers (such as Flovent) to reduce swelling, mucus, and "sensitivity" in the airways. Singulair is an another medication that can be used.

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If taking metolazone, what are effects?

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