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Felt like i almost passed out after taking diuretic. will stopping it help?

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See doctor: See doctor who prescribed it right away. If you took one w/o a prescription, don't do that.

Answered 7/5/2012

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72 , white, male, healthy l blood panel BUN and K elevated same as 2 years ago others within normal reference ranges. take losartan, metoprolol and spironolactone to maintain high blood pressure at 128/80. Primary: stop diuretic; Cardiologist: NO?

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