A member asked:

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?

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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.

Answered 5/15/2018

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