Diuretics for
High Blood Pressure
Treatment

Doctors often prescribe diuretics for high blood pressure. These medications help to remove excess fluid from the body. When your kidneys are working properly, they pull excess fluid from the body and flush it out.

In order to work properly, the kidneys need to receive oxygen and nutrient rich blood from the heart. If the heart doesn't do it's job, the kidneys stop functioning properly, which causes a back up of fluid throughout your body.

If the amount of pressure in the arteries is too high, then the blood cannot be pumped throughout the body properly and the kidneys don't receive enough of the nutrient rich blood.

Your doctor is likely to prescribe diuretics for high blood pressure as a treatment for the excessive fluid buildup in your body. However, these medications don't necessarily help with improving your hypertension.

Diuretics include the following medications:

• Furosemide
• Hydrochlorothiazide which is called HCTZ
• Metalazone
• Spironolactone

There are other diuretics on the market, but these are the most common drugs used in conjunction with high blood pressure medication.

Diuretics and Side Effects

Diuretics may cause some harsh side effects and dosages should be monitored by your doctor. In many cases, it can take some time to get the combination of medications to the right level.

Some side effects include:

• Excessive urination
• Dry mouth
• Increased thirst
• Electrolyte imbalance
• Increased blood sugar readings
• Dizziness
• Headaches

Treatments for High Blood Pressure

If your doctor has told you that you need to take diuretics, he or she has also likely prescribed other medications for you. These medications include ACE inhibitors, beta blockers and calcium channel blockers.

When they work together, these medications can reduce your high blood pressure, which improves the way you feel and reduces your chances of complications.

If your doctor has told you that you need diuretics to regulate your high blood pressure, don't stop taking them without your doctor’s permission. Further, diuretics can have a long term negative effect on the kidneys if they are taken improperly.

Follow your doctor’s suggested dosage carefully to ensure that you're getting optimal aid. Focus on the types of treatment recommended by your doctor. Also consider improving your lifestyle and diet to see further improvements in your blood pressure.

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