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("Water Pills")


Bumetanide (Bumex)
Furosemide (Lasix)
Hydrocholorothiazide (Hydrodiuril)
Metrolazone (Zaroxolyn)
Torsemide (Demadex)

May be taken with food. Need to eat foods high in potassium and magnesium in your diet such as:
Fresh fruits and fruit juices (bananas, oranges, cantaloupe)
Dried fruits (raisins, prunes, dates)
Lentils (lima beans, peanuts, potatoes, black eyed peas)
Green leafy vegetables (spinach, greens, broccoli)

Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Triamterene (Dyazide, Dyremium)

Take with food to decrease stomach upset. Need to avoid eating large amounts of foods high in potassium (see above) and salt substitutes containing potassium chloride.



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