Diuretics — Nutrient Depletion & Health Patterns
Also known as: Hydrochlorothiazide, Furosemide, Chlorthalidone
Drug Class: Blood pressure
Water pills that help remove excess fluid and sodium from the body.
Nutrients That Diuretics May Deplete
Long-term use of Diuretics is associated with lower levels of the following nutrients based on peer-reviewed clinical research. WePattern surfaces these patterns from its clinical Knowledge Graph.
- Potassium
- Magnesium
- Sodium
- Zinc
- Thiamine
- Vitamin B6
- Folate
Common Side Effects of Diuretics
- Dehydration
- Electrolyte imbalance
- Kidney problems
- Gout
Key Drug Interactions — Diuretics
Diuretics has 3 documented drug-drug interactions in WePattern's Pattern Health Intelligence database. Key interactions include:
- Lithium
- Digoxin
- NSAIDs
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Diuretics deplete nutrients?
Yes. Diuretics has been associated with depletion of Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium, Zinc, Thiamine, Vitamin B6, Folate based on clinical research. WePattern maps these relationships from peer-reviewed sources.
What nutrients does Diuretics deplete?
Diuretics is associated with lower levels of: Potassium, Magnesium, Sodium, Zinc, Thiamine, Vitamin B6, Folate. These depletions can develop over weeks to months of regular use.
What are the side effects of Diuretics?
Common side effects associated with Diuretics include: Dehydration; Electrolyte imbalance; Kidney problems; Gout.
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