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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for diuretics
  1. Blood Pressure Medicines (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... vessels. This allows the blood vessels to relax. Diuretics remove extra water and sodium (salt) from your ... lowers the amount of fluid in your blood. Diuretics are often used with other high blood pressure ...
  2. Edema (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... you eat, or taking a medicine called a diuretic - also called a water pill.
  3. Gout (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... type of sugar). Take certain medicines, such as diuretics (water pills), low-dose aspirin, and some medicines ...
  4. Heart Failure (National Library of Medicine)  
    What is heart failure? Heart failure means that your heart can't pump enough oxygen-rich blood to meet your body's needs. Heart failure doesn't mean that ...
  5. Caffeine (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... give you a boost of energy Is a diuretic, meaning that it helps your body get rid ...
  6. Potassium (National Library of Medicine)  
    Potassium is a mineral that your body needs to work properly. It is a type of electrolyte. It helps your nerves to function and muscles to contract. It helps your ...
  7. Premenstrual Syndrome (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... inhibitors (SSRIs), which may help with emotional symptoms. Diuretics ("water pills") to reduce symptoms of bloating and ...
  8. Pulmonary Hypertension (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... blood to flow better Medicine to reduce swelling (diuretics) Oxygen therapy Procedures to reduce pressure in the ...