While diuretics primarily affect fluid balance and kidney function, they are not commonly associated with causing pancreatitis directly. However, certain conditions that may require diuretic treatment, such as heart failure or cirrhosis, can contribute to the development of pancreatitis. Additionally, electrolyte imbalances resulting from diuretic use might indirectly influence pancreatic function. Always consult a healthcare professional for personalized medical advice.
Some people feel unusually tired when they first start taking diuretics
Pancreatitis in cats may cause lethargy.
Yes they do! Diuretics are an antihypertensive drug and they cause xerostomia, diuretics increase urine output not increase saliva production.
Sometimes taking diuretics (fluid pills) can cause a reduction in potassium levels. If you are taking diuretics, ask your doctor about foods that can replace the potassium, such as bananas or oranges. If not on a diuretic, you need to talk to your doctor and have him/her do some blood work to see what else may be going on. This can become serious if not treated.
Yes, especially B6, so be careful if you are already taking diuretics.
For patients taking the kinds of diuretics that rob potassium from the body, physicians may recommend adding potassium-rich foods or drinks such as citrus fruits and juices to the diet. Or, they may suggest taking a potassium supplement.
No
Pancreatitis is inflammation of the organ Pancreas. It is usually caused by gall stones or alcoholism and can be a serious condition sometimes causing death. Other causes are certain medications like diuretics, steroids, viral infection like mumps,and hypercalcaemia and hyperlipidemias and abdominal trauma can all trigger an attack of pancreatitis.
Diuretics (water pills). This type of medicine may cause low levels of potassium in the body, which may increase the chance of unwanted effects from some calcium channel blockers.
yes
Often when taking diuretics you are also prescribed Potassium(K). Because the most common "loop" diuretics cause you to pee out excess K. Alkalosis is a result of too much Bicarbonate (HCO3) or too little Hydrogen ion (H). Because of the processes and membranes of the kidney where the K goes the H follows. So if you are taking a loop diuretic and loosing too much K you are also loosing too much H resulting in alkalosis. This is not standard across the board for all diuretics and don't take K just because you are taking a diuretic - too much K can make your heart stop. It is a very fine balance.
yes.