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metolazone
triamterene
triamterene + hydrochlorothiazide

Interactions

Food: Take your diuretic with food if
it upsets your stomach.

Some diuretics cause loss of the
minerals potassium, calcium, and
magnesium from the body.

Other diuretics, like triamterene
(not with hydrochlorothiazide),
lower the kidneys’ ability to remove
potassium, which can cause high
levels of potassium in the blood
stream (hyperkalemia). Too much
potassium can be harmful and can
cause an irregular or rapid beating
of the heart. When you use diuretics
that can increase potassium in your
body, avoid eating large amounts
of foods high in potassium, such as
bananas, oranges, and green leafy
vegetables, and salt substitutes that
contain potassium. They can raise
the level of potassium even higher.
Tell your doctor if you are taking
salt substitutes with potassium or
potassium supplements because
they can add to the amount of
potassium in your body.

Glycosides

Glycosides treat heart failure and
abnormal heart rhythms. They help
control the heart rate and help the heart
work better.

Example
digoxin

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