2023年8月17日 · Thiazide diuretics may cause very low levels of potassium, called hypokalemia. Hypokalemia can cause life-threatening heartbeat problems. To prevent potassium loss, you may be given a potassium-sparing diuretic. Your health care team checks your potassium levels if you take these medicines.

2022年9月21日 · Some herbs and dietary supplements may help you excrete water (diuretic) and help with sodium and water retention. Examples include dandelion, ginger, parsley, hawthorn and juniper. But proceed with caution before taking any products that have a diuretic effect. Fluid retention can be caused by a number of medical conditions and some medications.

2024年7月9日 · Ask if you should keep taking the diuretic or switch to another medicine. Many other types of blood pressure medicines don't raise the risk of gout. Also, many of the healthy habits that you can practice to lower blood pressure can help lower uric acid too.

2025年1月1日 · Description. Furosemide belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics (also known as water pills). Furosemide is given to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or other medical con

Chlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It reduces the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps to lower blood pressure and remove excess fluid (edema). This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

2023年1月12日 · As a chemical, caffeine increases production of urine, which means caffeine is a diuretic. But most research suggests that the fluid in caffeinated drinks balances the diuretic effect of typical caffeine levels. High doses of caffeine taken all at once may increase the amount of urine the body makes. This is more likely if you aren't used to ...

6 天之前 · Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It is used to help reduce the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. This medicine is available only …

2024年9月1日 · Metolazone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It reduces the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps to lower blood pressure . This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription .

2023年7月28日 · Medicines that help the body get rid of too much fluid through urine can treat worse forms of edema. One of the most common of these water pills, also known as diuretics, is furosemide (Lasix).

2024年4月25日 · Changing to a potassium-sparing diuretic. Eating more foods that are high in potassium. Taking potassium supplements. If your potassium level is still low even after taking steps to raise it, talk with your healthcare team. You may need tests to help find the cause. Potassium-sparing diuretics don't lower potassium levels.