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Diuretics - Mayo Clinic Examples of diuretics Types of diuretics used to treat high blood pressure include: Thiazide Loop Potassium sparing Some water pills combine more than one type of diuretic Others combine a diuretic with a different medicine, such as a blood pressure medicine Which type is best for you depends on your health and the condition being treated
Diuretics: A cause of low potassium? - Mayo Clinic Diuretics are a common treatment for high blood pressure, also known as hypertension They lower blood pressure by helping the body pass sodium and water through the urine Some diuretics also cause the body to pass more potassium in the urine This can lead to low potassium levels in the bloodstream, also called hypokalemia
Low potassium (hypokalemia) Causes - Mayo Clinic Low potassium has many causes The most common cause is potassium loss in urine due to prescription medicines that increase urination These types of medicines, also known as water pills or diuretics, typically are prescribed to treat high blood pressure or heart disease But these medicines may be prescribed to treat swelling of any type
Spironolactone (oral route) - Side effects dosage - Mayo Clinic Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill) It prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low This medicine is also used to treat or prevent hypokalemia (low potassium levels in the blood) This medicine is available only with your doctor’s prescription
Torsemide (oral route) - Side effects dosage - Mayo Clinic Description Torsemide is used to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease It belongs to the group of medicines called loop diuretics (water pills) This medicine works by acting on the kidneys to increase the flow of urine Torsemide is also used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure
Bumetanide (oral route) - Side effects dosage - Mayo Clinic Bumetanide belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics or "water pills " Bumetanide is given to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease, or other medical conditions
Metolazone (oral route) - Side effects dosage - Mayo Clinic Hypochloremia (low chloride in the blood) or Hypokalemia (low potassium in the blood) or Hypomagnesemia (low magnesium in the blood) or Hyponatremia (low sodium in the blood) or Systemic lupus erythematosus—Use with caution This medicine may make these conditions worse Kidney disease or Liver disease—Use with caution