Diuretic Forums (Page 12)

Do water pills, (Furosemide in question) play any kind of substantial part in the outcome of a UA? Negative or Positive?? I'm on a high dose, (80 mg) and want to know if by taking them if a "potential" or "questionable" dirty UA (for clonazepam & soma) has a greater chance of coming out clean? These pills make you urinate quite frequently- to say the least! Especially on a very high dose.. So does anyone know for sure? Someone in the Medical profession out there? I'm sure this is a question someone in the profession can answer; but if there's anyone out there who knows 1 way or another- please reply!!! I'm sure I'm not the only 1 who's questioned water pills & what part they play in a UA!

I started this three days ago and I am not going to the bathroom anymore than normal, actually less. I drink around 12-14 bottles of water a day and should be going more? Was on lisinopril for 3.5 years and it just stopped working after a third round of botox inj. for migraines. I wanted to just try a water pill because losartan and clonidine made me feel dead for these past three weeks. BP 164/102-168/110. Took triamterene/hctz three times today cuz I feel I need it about every six hours, hands and feet still swollen and red not going to the bathroom but actually not feeling the BP is high. I'm confused as to why this is not working. Can you help? ## Hello, Melissa! How are you? It is going to take more than 3 days for it to reach its full level of effectiveness in your body, for y...

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I had coronary bypass surgery and mital valve repair on Dec 23 2014 and seem to de doing fine although my heart doc says my heart is now only operating at 40%-I also have a below knee amputation do to an anti personel mine explosion 1968 in Vietnam. The question I have is I have been taking Hydroc/Apap 10-325mg once or twice a day for pain in the end of my stump when walking 3 to 5 days a week use to take a stronger pain med before the new law came out-I am almost out of meds an doctor said he could no longer prescribe this for me-My heart surgeron prescribed Ibudone 5-200mg after I left hospital for the pain in my leg which I still have but I have been hesitant to take because I read somewhere not to take before or after bypass sugery-is it safe to now take these for pain since it has ...

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What white tiny round pill has imprint. Oc/21 or gg/21 its hard to tell._ ## Hello, Angela! How are you? I believe the marking is GG 21 and the tablet is manufactured by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals. They list it as containing 20mgs of Furosemide. The FDA classifies this medication as a loop diuretic that is used to remove excess 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, hypotension and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Small round creamish Orange pill with H on one side and 1 on the other ## Hello, Tok! How are you? A small, round orangish pill with an H on one side and a 1 on the other is manufactured by Accord Healthcare and they list it as containing 12.5mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide. The FDA classifies this medication as being a diuretic. It removes fluid from the body to treat conditions such as edema, congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. Its typical side effects may possibly include nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Hey there. I just started doing my parents medications. I have my Dad's straight, but am still working on Moms. Mom takes Lisinoprel, primarine, and has a bottle of triamterene hctz. Can't figure out why she was put on this. ( it's Friday, no talking to Doc til Monday). I missed one Dr. Apps with her and gets prescribed !! Any suggestions? Also has an empty bottle of her Nameda xr. I have no idea how long the bottle has been empty. Mom has moderate alzeimers. ## Hello, Tracey! How are you? I can imagine that must be somewhat confusing for you, so I'm happy to help. Triamterene HCTZ is also used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions. The FDA classifies Triamterene and Hydrochlorothiazide as being diuretics, they help remove excess fluid from the body...

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how do you take the med???and how late to take not to make you get up during the night???? ## When I was on them, my doctor always had me take it in the morning, to try to minimize the chance that I would have to get up at night and go the bathroom. However, Hydrochlorothiazide is a diuretic, it helps remove fluid from the body and, as such, there is really no way to completely eliminate the possibility. It is supposed to make you urinate more and urinate more frequently. Have you discussed this with your doctor? Other side effects to this medication might include: nausea, stomach pain and dehydration. Learn more: ## I have been on hydrochlorot 12.5 I have notice chest and throat problems I was on another med and the same thing coughing dry throat. Is there any thing natural ## can telv...

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I found two pills and don't know what they are. One has a 23 on one side and smooth on the other. The second pill is small,white,round with a gg/21 on it. ## Hello, Jackie! How are you? The tablet with the GG 21 marking is manufactured by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 20mgs of Furosemide. The FDA classifies this medication as a diuretic, it helps remove excess fluid from the body to treat conditions, such as high blood pressure, edema and congestive heart failure. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, stomach pain and dehydration. Unfortunately, I've not been able to find anything for a tablet with just the number 23 on it, however, I'll keep looking and post back, when I have information for you. Does anyone else recognize...

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What is this pill for ## Hello, Susan! How are you? This tablet is manufactured by Sandoz Pharmaceuticals and they list it as containing 50mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide and 75mgs of Triamterene, it is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure. The FDA list its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, hypotension and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I have high blood pressure and heart problems also kidney failure does it help me with this diagnose of my situation ? I'm using the medicine called furosemide. ## Hello, Michael! How are you? The FDA classifies Furosemide as a loop diuretic that helps remove excess fluid from the body, it is typical used to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and edema. Its typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, hypotension, increased urination and dehydration. My concern is that it can be very taxing on your kidneys and is not always appropriate for those with kidney disease. I'd suggest double checking with your doctor, for your own safety. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Has anyone taken bethanechol 25 mg. 2 x a day.for bladder spasms ,how long did you have to take bethanechol before it worked.did it cause leg cramps, lower back pain and swelling? ## Hi Mitzi, I went ahead and looked up the possible side effects of bethanechol on several different webpages, however I found it odd that none of them listed any of those symptoms in particular. If you have been taking bethanechol and noticed anything unusual or bothersome like that I would strongly encourage you to contact your doctor about it as soon as possible to determine whether the symptoms are in fact related to bethanechol. Your doctor may recommend trying a different medication altogether if the symptoms don't improve on their own. ## Thank you for your reply. I have Systemic Lupus so on other ...

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H on one side 5 on one half n 9 on other whats it for ## Hello, Maria! How are you? An oval, whit tablet with H on one side and 59 on the other is manufactured by Hetero Drugs Limited and they list it as containing 20mgs of Torsemide. The FDA classifies this medication as being a diuretic that is most commonly used to treat fluid retention associated with congestive heart failure, kidney disease or liver disease. Typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Is it ok for my mom to combine these two rx and 1 otc multivitamin? ## Hello, Meemee! How is your mom? As long as both medications have been prescribed by her doctor, there shouldn't be a problem. Such medications are often combined to help someone get better control of their blood pressure or a cardiac condition. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination and stomach pain. What is in the multivitamin? If it contains potassium, she may not be able to take it with these medications.

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Found a Small round pill , peach color in color , nothing on one side , divide in 2 by a grove on the other side it has h on top and 2 on the botton. What is it. Call ## Hello, Calladoc! How are you? This tablet is listed as containing 25mgs of Hydrochlorothiazide. The FDA classifies this drug as a diuretic, it is used to help removed excess fluid from the body to treat conditions, such as edema, congestive heart failure and high blood pressure. Typical side effects are listed as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, hypotension and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with?

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accidently took two triamterene/hctz ## Supposed to take l tab 37.5/25mg daily. two 3 in error. ## First off, I would like to state, that if you fear you have taken to much of any medication and your health may be in danger, please DO NOT post on a free website and await an answer, call your doctor, poison control or go to the nearest Emergency Care center. Triamterence is a diuretic, used most commonly in the treatment of high blood pressure. If you take too much, you do run the risk of dehydration as well as some possibly organ damage. Some of the most common side effects may include: nausea, headache, dry mouth and frequent urination. You can read more about this medication here: Is there anything else I can help you with? ## I am taking this TRIAMTERENE /HCTZ75-50 and getting camps ...

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I found them in a bottle of furosemide I got from my pharmacy. What are they and what are they taken for? ## Hello, Moe! How are you? You should report this to your pharmacy, since it seems they made an error. According to the prescription drug databases, these tablets are listed as containing 250mgs of Penicillin V, which is an antibiotic. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, non-allegic skin rash and diarrhea. Is there anything else I can help with?

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I am taking this medicine for almost 4 years. It's been over a year with the pain. Every time I get a Pedicure it is really painful when they massage afterwards. First I did not think a lot of it but it got so painful, even my arm muscle hurt when you touch. ## Hello, Mary! How are you? The FDA lists Hydrochlorothiazide as a diuretic and muscle aches are among it's possible side effects, along with nausea, dizziness, headache and dehydration. And therein lies another possible issue, if it's causing you to be slightly dehydrated, that could also cause these types of symptoms. Is your urine light yellow/almost clear or very dark? How much liquid do you take in each day?

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Can i take ardosons with atorvastatina together ## Hello, Rolando! How are you? I didn't find any interactions or problems listed between the Mannitol in Ardosons and the Atorvastatin, but it's always best to double check this information to be safe. Atorvastatin may cause side effects, such as nausea, dizziness, headache and joint/muscle aches. Has your doctor prescribed both?

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Found a small round yellow pill that reads novo on top and 40 on bottom ## Hello, Tammy! How are you? This table tis listed as containing 40mgs of Furosemide, which is diuretic that's used to help remove excess fluid from the body to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, congestive heart failure and edema. Typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, dehydration and hypotension. Is there anything else I can help with?

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white oblong pill with 3169 imprinted on other side ## This tablet contains 20mgs of Furosemide, which is a diuretic that's used to remove fluid from the body to treat conditions such as edema, hypertension and congestive heart failure. Learn more Furosemide details here. Side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and dehydration. Is there anything else I can help with? ## what r the pills for?

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