Preparing questions in advance can help patients to have more meaningful discussions with their physicians regarding their conditions. You may wish to ask your doctor the following questions about diuretics:

1. Are diuretics safe for everyday use?
   
   
2. Why am I specifically taking a diuretic?
   
   
3. How will taking a diuretic help my condition?
   
   
4. Are there any symptoms that might indicate my diuretic is not working properly?
   
   
5. Should I drink more or less fluid when taking a diuretic?
   
   
6. If I miss a dose, should I double my dose the next time?
   
   
7. Do all diuretics deplete potassium?
   
   
8. Should I add salt to my foods while taking diuretics?
   
   
9. What is my target blood pressure?
   
   

10. Which other drugs might I take to enhance the blood-pressure-lowering effect of diuretics? 
    
    

11. Are there are vitamins or supplements that might enhance the effectiveness of diuretics? Any that I should avoid?
    
    

12. How often should I monitor my blood pressure?