Diuretic Forums (Page 11)

I have only been on HCTZ for 3 weeks because of high blood pressure readings, and I have seen a definite change in my hair. There is total lack of body, and even my husband has noticed the thinner quality of my hair. I am afraid to comb it for fear of seeing more hair on the comb, but at this stage it is more a total thinness. Is 3 weeks too short a time for this to happen? Previous to that I was on a different blood pressure med briefly, called Diltiazem, right after my foot/ankle surgery. But I don't see thinning of hair as being a side effect for that med. Was wondering if anyone else experienced this problem while on HCTZ and if so, was there anything that can be done to help. This is causing me a lot of stress. Haven't had this problem before and don't want this to get ...

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I found 6 of these pills that have the letters TEVA on one side and 2083 on the other small peach in color in my 16 year old sons drawer , i looked it up to see for what there used for when prescribed why would he have these I'm greatly concerned ? ## This tablet is manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals and they list them as containing 25mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide, which is a diuretic that's used to treat conditions, such as high blood pressure, edema and congestive heart failure. The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, hypotension and dehydration. They are sometimes abused for weight loss, but there is also a chance that he really doesn't know what they actually contain. Is there anything else I can help ...

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|| ALDACTONE. DIURETIC POTASSIUM SPARING, NOT LOOP DIURETIC LIKE LASIX. USED FOR EDEMA AND ASCITES || ## Based on the description provided, I found your white pill to be Spironolactone (100 mg). This pill is manufactured by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals Inc. Spironolactone is used primarily to treat heart failure, ascites in patients with liver disease, low-renin hypertension, hypokalemia and Conn's syndrome. For more information about this drug, please refer to the link below... If you have any more questions or concerns, please post back and I will be happy to help you. ## Much obliged David. I appreciate your taking the time. According to the link you embedded, which was quite in-depth, this medication can be used for acne to ascites,among dozens of others! Talk about off label uses....

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Hiya, I have had severe acne since about 9 years old (I know, started early) and it has been a constant battle. I have had every antibiotic and treatments under the sun and the only one that seemed to do anything was Roaccutane which I was on for nearly 2 years. Of course, 6 months after coming off, my acne came back and so my dermatologist suggested trying Spironolactone as he didn't feel comfortable with me being on Roaccutane any longer. I started off with 25mg for about 3 months and then increased this to 50mg and now I'm on 75mg and I'm still really struggling with my acne!! It's been about 6 months now and I had high hopes and now I'm close to giving up. I'm also really worried about the side effects, especially long term. About 2 months ago I ended up in h...

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Can olmin ch 20 cause dizziness while getting up and walking? My BP is always around 120/80 or less with heart rate of 60 .. i do exercise daily and i am very active... but this occasional dizziness is irritating... ## Hello, Vivyek! How are you? One of the ingredients in this medication is a diuretic that removes excess fluid from the body to help lower your blood pressure. So, what you're experiencing might be orthostatic hypertension due to dehydration. How much fluid do you take in each day? Have you consulted your doctor, yet? ## Is this medicine olmin20 ch is suitable for diabetic patient. ## Is Olmin CH 20 mg work for lowering bp?

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need to know would hydrochlorot affect the creatinine levels l ## Hello, Sky! How are you? What dosage of it are you taking? Where this affects your creatinine level is usually through dehydration. This medication is classified by the FDA as a diuretic, which means it works by removing excess fluid and sodium from the body and if someone isn't taking in enough fluids to make up for it, it can cause dehydration as a side effect. I actually had that happen with a different diuretic prescribed by my cardiologist a few years ago. She had me stop taking it for a couple weeks and then my levels returned to normal. Dehydration is a very well known side effect and even listed by the NIH as a possible cause of elevated creatinine levels.

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Is this specific medication gluten free? I cannot locate any information on the web to indicate yes or no. ## What are the markings on the tablets? That is what would enable me to look them up and check the inactive ingredients for you. The FDA classifies this medication as a diuretic and lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, increased urination, dehydration and heartburn.

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Does this have the same ingredience as the oblong pill V on one side and a 3169 on the other side ## Compare with pill M 2 small round pill furosemide ## Hello, Maggie! How are you? Yes, both of these tablets are listed by the FDA as containing 20mgs of Furosemide, though the inactive ingredients can be different. The typical side effects of this medication as listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, dehydration and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with? ## HAD TO START TAKING 2 OF THE SMALL ROUND PILL, TO GET THE SWELLING OUT OF MY ANKLE'S ALSO THE SHARP PAIN IN MY LEFT SIDE IS NOT AS BAD,BUT THE SORENESS IS STILL THERE. DR. THINKS THIS IS LUNG INFECTION.

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My father had bypass surgery 2 years before and continued taking dytor 20 plus wich cash hard mass collection on chest which is painful too. I want to know what is this plus chemical ? As few doctors says its side effects of 20 plus but its not problem with dytor 20 . Is there any changes? ??? ## Hello, Vikram! How are you? According to the information provided by the FDA, Dytor contains the active ingredient Torsemide and Dytor Plus contains Torsemide and Spironolactone, so yes, they are different. The typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache and dehydration. What type of mass does he have on his chest?

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I am taking 10 mg lasix twice daily and 20 meq potassium daily. Is this a good ratio? ## Hello, Eugene! How are you? Are these the doses your doctor has prescribed? There's really no definitive rate that I can give you for how much potassium Lasix depletes from the body, it can vary from person to person. Have you actually tested as being low in potassium? The FDA lists the typical side effects of Lasix as possibly including nausea, dizziness, increased urination, hypotension and dehydration. The potassium is known to irritate the stomach, so it should only be taken with food.

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does this medicine expire. This is my detailed message ## Hello, CC! How are you? Yes, all medications have expiration dates, because they tend to lose effectiveness, with time and exposure to the elements that cause degradation, such as heat, light and moisture. For tablets and capsules, if they are in a bottle as dispensed by most pharmacies, it is one year from the date it was filled. However, if they are in the original factory sealed container, then they are usually good for 3 to 4 years. The FDA lists the typical side effects of this medication as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, hypotension, increased urination and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I was taking a blood pressure med that contained HCTZ. I developed a terrible rash opn my forearms and then it begin to come out on my lover legs, torso and back. I went to my dermatologist and they took a sample from my arm for biopsy and it came back that I was having a reaction form it. I had been to my doctor just before that and was recalled because they said my blood sugar was high 7.8. They diagnosed me with type 2 diabetes. I went back to my doctor to have them give me a medication that did not contain HCTZ. I had researched it and saw one of the other side effects was high blood sugar. I spoke to my doctor about it and she told me to come back for blood work after I had been off it for a month. I went back and my blood sugar was only 5.2. I did not have diabetes. If you are tak...

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please help...... have a small white pill with AN and 511 on one side and the other side is blank. what kinda pill could this be???? ## Hello, Rosa! How are you? This tablet is listed in the prescription drug identification databases as containing 25mgs of Spironolactone, which is a potassium sparing diuretic that has quite a few medical uses, such as treating high blood pressure, edema, hirsutism and acne. Typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, hypotension, increased urination and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with? ## This is Spironolactone 25mg with a National Drug Code of 53746-0511-01 by Amneal Pharma, and is a generic for Aldactone 25mg. COMMON USES: Swelling and fluid retention in patients with congestive heart failure, liver cirrh...

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I was taking hydrochlorot 25 mg and My ankles are swelled up. Is this normal? ## Hello, Dcbean! How are you? Yes, it can cause that as a side effect, in some people that take it. Have you consulted your doctor? Its best to inform them, just in case. Other side effects to this diuretic, as listed by the FDA, may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and dehydration.

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Can someone please help me I found this small round orange pill it has a capital H and then a line and a number 2 and blank on the other side ## Hello, Nik! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Heritage Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 25mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide. The FDA classifies this medication as a diuretic, it helps remove fluid from the body to treat conditions, such as high blood pressure, edema and congestive heart failure. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, dry mouth, increased urination, hypotension and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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im tring to find out about a pill that has RE23 on one side and just a line on the other ## Hello, Mike! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 40mgs of Furosemide. The FDA classifies Furosemide as a loop diuretic that helps remove excess fluid from the body to treat conditions, such as edema, high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urinatio, low blood pressure and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I found this pill on top of one of my cabinets in the house . can you tell me what it might be? ## Could the marking be 5880 V? I actually have these and due to the size and pressing of the imprint, the numbers are difficult to make out on them. However, they contain 25mgs of Spironolactone, which is primarily used as a potassium sparing diuretic and antihypertensive agent. Learn more Spironolactone details here. ## Possibly a Prednisone, a corticosteroid, used primarily for inflammatory conditions. I would advise flushing it down the toilet, or putting it with yucky food trash, so no one will take it by accident or on purpose. It can have nasty side effects.

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My dog just had a mass removed..the vet.sent her home w this stuff. I cant believe after four hrs n no recovery time w a drain they would release her. ## @Jessica, Sorry to hear about this experience with your dog. Unfortunately it sounds to me like the vet was in a rush to get it done and over with. But at least she is back in good hands now :) I looked up Pet-Tinic on Amazon and for the most part it seemed to be getting rave reviews. Although I haven't come across many personal reviews on Torbugesic. Can you tell whether or not the medications have been effective at all? ## Ty david..I will never let that butcher ever touch my dog again.If u saw what she looked like..ud cry! But either way ita not strong enough for what she went threw..im gettin her ramidyl n hoping the pathology ...

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My father is a 78 year old CAD patient for the last 10 years. He also became a diabetic last year. Last week he was diagnosed as having TB as well. A couple of days ago, he could not urinate. Prostrate was found to be moderately enlarged earlier. Now he is on catheter for the last 2 days. He is taking Cardivas 3.125, Cardace 2.5, Flavedon MR, Rosave 20, Deplatt A 75, AKT 4, Rantac 150, Urimax, and Aldactone (25). Are these medicines appropriate or should I stop any of these medicines.

i would like to know the specific action and uses of dytor 5 under hypertensive condition,specially where drugs like cardace 5 & dilcontin 60mg are being used. ## Dytor contains the active ingredient Torasemide, which is a diuretic that helps remove excess fluid from the body. It can also help lower blood pressure, because the removal of fluid helps to lower it, plus sodium goes out with the fluid. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, dry mouth and dehydration. Learn more Dytor details here. Sometimes, several medications are needed to help bring someones blood pressure under better control. Are there any other questions or concerns? ## My wife is suffering from liver cirhisis and her stomach swekked with fluid.what dose of dytor can be given to her ? pl reply at the earliest.

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