How to Avoid the Side Effects of Diuretics like Hydrochlorothiazide, Furosemide and Lasix?

Diuretics are a type of medication that is often prescribed after a blood pressure diagnosis. It is important to note that they are used to treat other conditions like edema or swelling of the legs or feet.  They are created to help your body excrete extra salt and water through your urine.Hence, these types of drugs are also referred to as water pills. If you follow this blog, it will offer some guidance on what foods and herbs can help to reduce puffiness and swelling. It is always best to try something natural first if your condition is not too serious. 

Types of Diuretics

There are at least three classifications of diuretics. However, it is important to keep in mind that they all achieve the same purpose. Let us take a look at each of them in detail.

Potassium-Sparing Diuretics

This type of diuretic is not as effective as the other two types. Hence, they are often prescribed with another type of drug to enhance its effectiveness. This type of diuretic is specifically to treat the condition while retaining your normal potassium level.

Potassium-sparing diuretics include Amiloride, Eplerenone and Amiloride just to name a few.

Thiazide Diuretics

Due to their effectiveness, they rank as the highest prescribed diuretics. They are known to help you achieve two things: relaxation of blood vessels and considerable reduction of fluid in the body. They include Indapamide, Chlorthalidone and many others.

Loop Diuretics

This type of diuretic is often prescribed for those that suffer from heart failure. They work to avert the transportation of salt and water to kidney cells known as Loop of Henle. Hence, the name Loop diuretics.

This particular classification of diuretic medication  is also considered very effective. It can sometimes be combined with other drugs as well for specific reasons. They are different types of loop diuretics such Torsemide and Furosemide among many others.

What Do Diuretics Cure?

As previously mentioned, diuretics are mainly prescribed to treat high blood pressure. The salt and water are specifically excreted from the kidneys. The more fluid that is lost, the lower the pressure in the blood vessels.

So, in a nutshell, they help lower blood pressure and prevent the accumulation of fluid. This, in turn, not only help treat high blood pressure but other heart-related diseases such as stroke.

Additionally, they can also be used to treat conditions such as liver cirrhosis, edema, kidney dysfunction, kidney stones and even diabetes.

 Pharmaceutical Diuretics

Below are the two Pharmaceutical diuretics that are the most prescribed drugs in America:

 Hydrochlorothiazide (Generic For Microzide)

Hydrochlorothiazide is a pharmaceutical diuretic used to aid in the removal of water and sodium from the body. In other words, it helps increase urination. This type of diuretic is used to treat conditions such as high blood pressure, kidney stones and edema.

 Furosemide (Generic For Lasix)

Furosemide is often used to achieve the same purpose a Hydrochlorothiazide does. It acts a diuretic, increasing excretion of sodium and water from the body. This then helps treat conditions such as high blood pressure and edema.

Those who use it, however; are usually closely monitored by the doctors due to their extreme side effects. The major one being extreme dehydration'

However, one ought to be careful when using these two types of medication. You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking these drugs due to the side effects that may occur.

The Side Effects of Pharmaceutical Diuretics

At initial use, you may experience dizziness and even stomach aches. It may even cause nausea and even impotence. There have been some reported serious reactions such as the decrease in vision, trouble breathing,  Pancreatitis or even serious dehydration.

Natural Diuretics

Natural diuretics achieve the same function as normal diuretics. According to Doctor George T. Krucik, MBA, they help flush out water and sodium from the kidneys. This then helps relieve pressure in the blood vessels, as well as in the body. Doctor George T. Krucik continues to emphasize that you ought to consult your doctor prior to taking a natural diuretic. This helps reduce or prevent any allergic reactions from occurring. This is especially important if you are under any type of medication.

There are different types of natural diuretics. They include Dandelion, Horsetail, green tea and parsley among many others. The best natural diuretic available is the SwellNoMore diuretic.

So, this begs the question, why is SwellNoMore the best and most effective diuretic? First and most importantly, there are a lot of different natural diuretics made available to us. However, not all of them are good, or even healthy for our bodies. Some products that claim to be natural diuretics are often combined with bad ingredients. Hence, keep in mind that there are good and bad diuretics when looking to purchase one. Secondly, SwellNoMore combines the most effective ingredients necessary to perform its function effectively. Hence, it ranks as the most excellent natural diuretic in the market.

Let us take a look at the safe and effective ingredients that make SwellNoMore the recommended choice by doctors and dieticians. 

Uva Ursi Leaf

The plant is often found in Europe and  North America. The leaves are what contain diuretic properties that help excrete fluid from the body.

Juniper

Other than treating conditions such as arthritis and bronchitis, it is also used to treat high blood pressure. Recommended dosage should be in low concentrations. Due to this, we have ensured the use of Low concentrated Juniper in our SwellNoMore Diuretic.

Buchu Leaf

Buchu leaves have been used traditionally in the treatment of urinary tract infections among other conditions. Its diuretic properties aid in the treatment of such conditions. It is made up of various minerals and vitamins that increase urine production.

Green Tea Leaf 

Green tea, its scientific name being Camellia Sinensis is known to be beneficial health wise. It gets its diuretic properties from the caffeine properties that it contains. Caffeine causes your body to produce more urine. The more urination, the less water in the body, and the lower the pressure.

Parsley Extract

Parsley is often used as garnish. Yet, it is considered beneficial health wise. Parsley is known to contain diuretic properties, which is effective in increasing urination. The more fluid excreted in the form of sodium and water, the lower the pressure in the body.

Hydrangea Root

The Hydrangea root belongs to the Hydrangeacea family. It is also referred to as the wild hydrangea and has been used in Chinese Medicine for decades. They are known to be specifically beneficial in treating kidney stones due to its diuretic properties.

Corn Silk

Corn silk is known to be effective in treating a myriad of conditions. They include high blood pressure, kidney stones and congestive heart failure among so many others. Why? Corn silk contains numerous nutrients and vitamins that aid in the removal of excess water from the body.

In addition to the above natural ingredients, this product also contains natural anti-inflammatory ingredients. They include Curcumin, Bromelain, Quercitin, Piperine and  Rutin. All these natural plant derivatives are antioxidants and help treat a variety of conditions.