metolazone loop diuretics

Two weeks ago, he gained water weight, and lasix did not work. The doctor prescribed Metolazone, a more powerful diuretic. This removed water, but from about 2 days after he started Metolazone, he began a downward spiral. He developed a potassium shortage, treated by a supplement. Metolazone was stopped, but he has become too weak to walk, and his thoughts are clouded. His water weight is normal.

Then was given Cefuroxime, Linezolid antibiotic, corex syp and metolazone diuretics when partially conscious. He didnt eat much drank 50 ml water in last 14 hours and nothing after that. Later in the evening his oxygen was down to 70 SpO2. In 1.5 hours he was given oxygen with oxygen machine and the oxygen started to increase in a bit. In an hour heartrate started to fluctuate BP was almost NR. The patient suffered cardiac arrest few minutes later. The patient wasn't a major heart patient.

Diuretic therapy can be initiated, often alleviating the edema. The most potent diuretics are loop diuretics, so-called because they work in the portion of the kidney tubules referred to as the loop of Henle. The kidney tubules are small ducts that regulate salt and water balance, while transporting the forming urine. Clinical loop diuretics available are: * furosemide (Lasix), * torsemide (Demadex), and * butethamine (Bumex).

i've just started taking metolazone to improve my breathing, i can hardly walk 1/2 block without having to stop. it seems that the breathing has gotten a bit better, but i've been hit with bouts of dizziness and fatigue hits me hard. i was wondering if anyone else out there is taking it and what type of reaction you may be having, good or bad.

I have a question regarding the diuretic Metolazone. As background, my father is quite elderly at 85, suffering for the last five years from congestive heart failure (CHF) following two heart attacks 10 years ago. His condition has been treated successfully to date by use of lasix diuretic.

( they also sent him home on Prednisone to help with inflamation but makes his blood sugars soar...also not good on kidneys. Seems this happens this time of year with all the sickness going around. Oh I feel helpless!!!! He almost died last June he was admitted to hospital for a week for bad lung infection, come to find out the held his diuretic afraid it would hurt his kindney when he was actually suffering heart failure, he gained 20 pounds in hospital.

Temporal headache tinnitus is usually associated with stress, continued sleeplessness, temporomandibular disorder and even certain medications such as antibiotics, amino glycosides, Erythromycin, Vancomycin, chemotherapy agents, loop diuretics and quinine. To prevent migraine from recurring, it its important that you avoid your triggers. Take care and best regards.

and He then sent me to a heart rhythm specialist who did a EkG and said he wanted to do a heart cath and possible defibrillator or a Loop recorder. He implanted a Loop Recorder. I was told the heart cath was fine as were all my other tests. None of the Dr's will address my edema which is why my general practitioner sent me to heart specialist in the the first place.So now I sit because I cant walk very far because shortness of breath and lower back pain.

They used to have me on 3 diuretics a day, Lasix, spironolactone, and metolazone. They stopped working, and I wasnt peeing hardly and kept getting pancreatitis. So, I stopped taking all of them. I didnt get worse, but I havent gotten better either, I just dont have the horrible gut wrenching pain shooting out my back any longer. What is also weird, is I potty every 30 -45 minutes at night, and not much during the day. This is very fatigueing for me.

One of the main concerns with diuretics is loss of potassium. I assume you won't be taking the medications for long periods of time so it shouldn't be too much of a concern. Triamterene is a potassium sparing diuretic which will help you keep potassium in your body. 37.5 mg is a lower dose for triamterene. hydrochlorothiazide will cause you to lose potassium so essentially your levels should not drop. 25 mg is the normal dose for hctz.

The GP contacted the heart failure Specialist who advised increasing spironolactone to 50 mg and if weight still increased he could take a metolazone every 2 nd day if necessary . Ihave worked out that if he has some salted peanuts small amount that the cramps are much reduced . But thank you both for your advice it is much appreciated.

Hello! Maybe this will help...The diuretics (HCTZ) you take is considered a "loop diuretic" meaning (in a nutshell) it will take the potassium with it when it causes your body to get rid of excess fluids (the Klor-con is for replacing lost potassium)...Your beta -blocker (atenolol) is designed to improve the contractility of your heart (squeezing) without driving up your blood pressure...

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Is a fatty liver life threatening? I think my biggest worry is liver cancer. My husband is overweight and only 28 years old. Are there other symptoms of fatty liver? Is it fairly common?

Hi am 5 weeks and have scarring after a abnormal smear I had something called the loop were chunks of cervix were removed from me and laser burning as anyone else had this and any problems carrying full term

These drugs are both in the same family of medications known as Loop Diuretics and are more commonly known as a “water pill” because they cause an increase in the excretion of urine and electrolytes. There are different types of allergic reactions to medications known as hypersensitivities and symptoms can range from a skin rash to swelling and inflammation of the throat causing difficulty breathing and even death.

html Natural diuretic More and more people are resorting to natural foods and herbs that exhibit diuretic properties instead of diuretic pills. Moderation is the watchword even in the case of natural diuretics. Natural diuretics can aid in removal of excess fluids from the body and aid in treating of sciatica, kidney stone, lymphatic swelling, PMS, gonorrhea, liver disorders and high blood pressure. Green tea is a natural diuretic food that has been in use for centuries in China.

Does anyone have any experience with a loop recorder or an EP study?? Anything you know would be appreciated.

Been 48 hours since my loop recoder was put in and stiches still feel very confining. Having tough time being able to lift my left arm to its complete range of motion yet.

Guys i made it this far, i was a good girl last night.......BUT...... please HELP ME!!! I am reaching out here guys, i am going to my mother in laws house with my hubby and kids and i know exactly where her pills are!!!! My ridiculous addict brain is thinking oh just a few, then i try to come to my senses and say no F...ING way but i am not feeling strong at all. I cut all my sources but this, i have found the loop hole.

Metolazone loop diuretics

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