How Diuretics Help in Managing Fluid Retention

Diuretics are substances that increase urine production, helping to remove excess fluids from the body.
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Diuretic FAQ


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What are diuretics used for?

One of the most common uses for diuretics is in the treatment of high blood pressure. They reduce the amount of fluid in the blood vessels, which helps lower a person’s blood pressure. Doctors may also use diuretics to treat congestive heart failure. This is when the heart can no longer effectively pump blood around the body.

Are diuretics common?

Diuretics are very common. A list of America’s most frequently prescribed drugs includes two diuretic drugs in the top 15. What are the advantages of diuretics? Diuretics give many people ― even older adults ― good results, especially for treating high blood pressure. Also, people generally don’t have bad side effects with diuretics.

How do diuretics work?

Diuretics stop salts and water from being taken back into your bloodstream. This means more water and salts are passed in your pee. You need to pee more often, which is why they’re often called ‘water tablets’. Getting rid of extra salts and fluid in this way lowers the amount in your bloodstream. This reduces the volume of your blood.

What are diuretics & how do they work?

Diuretics, also called water pills, are medications designed to increase the amount of water and salt expelled from the body as urine. There are three types of prescription diuretics. They’re often prescribed to help treat high blood pressure, but they’re used for other conditions as well.

What is an example of a diuretic?

An example is bendroflumethiazide. Loop diuretics. These are used to treat a build-up of fluid in heart failure or chronic kidney disease. An example is furosemide. Sometimes they’re used together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure.

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