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Results 1 - 10 of 153 for diuretics
  1. Heart failure - fluids and diuretics 
    Diuretics help your body get rid of extra fluid. They are often called "water pills." There are many types of diuretics. Some are taken 1 time a day. Others ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000112.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Thiazide overdose 
    Thiazides are a type of medicine called a diuretic. They prevent the body from reabsorbing sodium (salt) from the kidneys. Thiazides and diuretics like them are mostly used to treat high ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002577.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Heart failure - medicines 
    Diuretics help your body get rid of extra fluid. Some types of diuretics may also help in other ways. These drugs ... called "water pills." There are many brands of diuretics. Some are taken once a day. Others are ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000364.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Digitalis toxicity 
    ... who take digoxin are commonly given medicines called diuretics. These drugs remove excess fluid from the body. Many diuretics can cause potassium loss. A low level of ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000165.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Low blood potassium 
    ... of low blood potassium include: Medicines, such as diuretics (water pills), certain antibiotics (amphotericin B, chloroquine at ... potassium through a vein (IV). If you need diuretics, your provider may: Switch you to a form ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000479.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Sodium blood test 
    ... Lithium Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) Water pills (diuretics) Do not stop taking any medicine without talking ... salt or fluid Receive intravenous (IV) fluids Take diuretics (water pills) or certain other medicines, including the ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003481.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  7. Enlarged prostate - after care 
    ... worse. Men who are taking water pills or diuretics may want to talk to their provider about ... that may cause urinary problems. These may include diuretics, antihistamines, antidepressants, or sedatives. Do not stop or ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000398.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  8. Meniere disease - self-care 
    ... vertigo symptoms. Your provider may prescribe medicines like diuretics (water pills), antihistamines, or anti-anxiety medicines to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000709.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  9. Bulimia 
    ... to vomit Excessive exercise Using laxatives, enemas, or diuretics (water pills) Purging often brings a sense of ... diet pills, emetics (drugs that cause vomiting), or diuretics
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000341.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  10. Hypercalcemia 
    ... disease or kidney failure . Medicines such as thiazide diuretics (water pills) and lithium. Some infections or health ... therapy. Calcitonin. Dialysis, if kidney damage is involved. Diuretic medicine, such as furosemide. Drugs that stop bone ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000365.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
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