Known as "water pills," diuretics can help lower blood pressure.
Common diuretics prescribed for hypertension include:
Possible general side effects of diuretics include:
Diuretics lower blood pressure by helping the kidneys get rid of excess water and sodium. This is why these medicines are sometimes referred to as “water pills.”
Known as "water pills," diuretics can help lower blood pressure.
Common diuretics prescribed for hypertension include:
Diuretics lower blood pressure by helping the kidneys get rid of excess water and sodium. This is why these medicines are sometimes referred to as “water pills.”
Possible side effects of diuretics include:
Possible side effects of diuretics include:
Possible side effects of diuretics include:
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In congestive heart failure (CHF), the heart muscle cannot pump adequate amounts of blood to meet the body’s needs. Diuretics help lighten the load by promoting the excretion of water and sodium from the body.
Known commonly as “water pills,” diuretics help promote excretion of water and sodium from the body, reducing the amount of work the heart has to perform.
Common diuretics include:
In congestive heart failure (CHF), the heart muscle cannot pump adequate amounts of blood to meet the body’s needs. Diuretics help lighten the load by promoting the excretion of water and sodium from the body.
