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Which natural diuretic can i take instead of the furosemide prescribed.?

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Diuretic: Talk to your doctor. If you are on furosemide, weak 'natural' diuretics may be wrong for you.

Answered 4/6/2013

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

In most cases..: Spironolactone, an aldosterone inhibitor is better. Low potassium is not a side-effect. It is an anti-hypertensive drug as well. Furosemide is not, and it increases aldosterone. Studies show that the use of Furosemide in congestive heart failure does not prolong life. Spironolactone does!

Answered 9/17/2018

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