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Is metolazone for kidneys or high blood pressure?
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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.
Answered 6/28/2014
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Metolazone: 47 M asks Is metolazone for kidneys or high blood pressure? ANS: it works to lower BP in patients with kidney disease that does not respond to standard diuretics. It works by peeing out excess salt from your body.
Answered 11/10/2016
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