Examples of diuretics Types of diuretics used to treat high blood pressure include: Thiazide. Loop. Potassium sparing. Some water pills combine more than one type of diuretic. Others combine …

Apr 25, 2024 · Diuretics are a common treatment for high blood pressure, also known as hypertension. They lower blood pressure by helping the body pass sodium and water through …

Nov 1, 2025 · Spironolactone is a potassium-sparing diuretic (water pill). It prevents your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. This …

Apr 12, 2024 · Thiazide diuretics include: Hydrochlorothiazide. Chlorthalidone (Thalitone). Indapamide Metolazone. The effects of these medicines on cholesterol and triglycerides are …

Jul 9, 2024 · Diuretics may raise the risk of gout because they cause you to urinate more. This lowers the amount of fluid in the body. But the remaining fluid is more concentrated. That can …

Nov 1, 2025 · Description Hydrochlorothiazide is used alone or together with other medicines to treat high blood pressure (hypertension). High blood pressure adds to the workload of the …

Nov 1, 2025 · Spironolactone helps prevent your body from absorbing too much salt and keeps your potassium levels from getting too low. It can be used to prevent or treat hypokalemia (low …

Jun 28, 2025 · Water pills (potassium-sparing diuretics). Don't take L-arginine with amiloride (Midamor), spironolactone (Aldactone, Carospir) or triamterene (Dyrenium). These …

Nov 1, 2025 · Description Torsemide is used to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by congestive heart failure, liver disease, kidney disease. It belongs to the group of …

Nov 1, 2025 · Bumetanide belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics or "water pills." Bumetanide is given to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused by …