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Diuretics

Also called: Water Pills, Potassium-Sparing Diuretics, Loop Diuretics, Thiazide Diuretics, Osmotic Diuretics

- Summary
- About diuretics
- Conditions treated
- Conditions of concern
- Potential side effects
- Drug or other interactions
- Lifestyle considerations
- Symptoms of overdose
- Pregnancy use issues
- Child use issues
- Elderly use issues
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Kerry Prewitt, M.D., FACC
Sumit Verma, M.D., FACC
Nikheel Kolatkar, M.D.

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Symptoms of diuretic overdose

Signs and symptoms of overdose can be similar to the medication’s side effects, but are usually more severe. Patients exhibiting any of the following should contact their physician immediately:

Severe low blood pressure (hypotension)
A fast or irregular heartbeat (tachycardia)
Severe dizziness or fainting (syncope)
Deafness or ringing in the ears
Excessive thirst
Poor skin tension
Muscle cramps or weakness
Drowsiness
Weak pulse
Confusion
Excessive thirst
Cardiac arrest
Deep sleep or coma (prolonged unconsciousness)

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Review Date: 03-26-2007

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