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Can diuretic elevate creatinine?

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Yes: Because it dehydrates the body.

Dr Werner and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/14/2014

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Very good morning doctors. I was told Losartan HCTZ can raise both serum creatinine & BUN and lower eGFR. I take Losartan HCTZ and it seems to work great. How do I resolve this if I need a water pill diuretic to help control blood pressure?

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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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