Diuretics help the body dispose of excess of water and salt that is rich in sodium (a soft silver white metallic element that reacts readily with other substances and is essential to the body’s fluid balance). Thus helps to control blood pressure. These are utilized frequently in combination with added prescription therapies.
Generic name
Common brand names
Chlorthalidone
Hygroton
Chlorothiazide
Diuril
Furosemide
Lasix
Hydrochlorothiazide
Esidrix, Hydrodiuril, Microzide
Indapamide
Lozol
Metolazone
Mykrox, Zaroxolyn*
Potassium-sparing diuretics
Amiloride Hydrochloride
Midamar*
Spironolactone
Aldactone*
Triamterene
Dyrenium*
Loop diuretic
Bumetanide
Bumex*
Combination diuretics
Amiloride Hydrochloride + Hydrochlorothiazide
Moduretic*
Spironolactone + Hydrochlorothiazide
Aldactazide*
Triamterene + Hydrochlorothiazide
Dyazide*, Maxzide*
Possible Side Effects of Diuretics
Few drugs may reduce supply of the mineral potassium to body. Symptoms such as weakness, leg cramps or being tired may result.
Attacks of Gout my occur after prolonged treatment with diuretics.