Diuretics, sometimes called water pills, help remove extra fluid from the body. They're often used to lower blood pressure. Know the possible side effects.

Feb 1, 2026 · Description Furosemide belongs to a group of medicines called loop diuretics (also known as water pills). Furosemide is given to help treat fluid retention (edema) and swelling that is caused …

Mar 29, 2025 · Looking to natural diuretics to ease fluid retention and help with weight loss? Making lifestyle changes likely is a better way to go.

Feb 1, 2026 · 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 medicine is also …

Feb 1, 2026 · Hydrochlorothiazide is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It is used to help reduce the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine. It may also be used for other conditions as …

Feb 1, 2026 · Chlorthalidone is a diuretic (water pill). It reduces the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps to lower blood pressure. This medicine is available only with …

Aug 19, 2025 · As a chemical, caffeine increases production of urine, which means caffeine is a diuretic. But most research suggests that the fluid in caffeinated drinks balances the diuretic effect of typical …

Apr 25, 2024 · These medicines are often used to treat high blood pressure and swelling. Diuretics may lower potassium.

Jul 9, 2024 · If you develop gout while taking a diuretic for high blood pressure, talk with your healthcare professional about your medicine. Ask if you should keep taking the diuretic or switch to another …

Feb 1, 2026 · Metolazone is a thiazide diuretic (water pill). It reduces the amount of water in the body by increasing the flow of urine, which helps to lower blood pressure .