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Are banana's a diuretic?
no however they are high in fiber and potassium, for a natural diuretic try a lemon
What is the most common electrolyte lost when using a diuretic?
Potassium
Can diuretics be combined?
The brands Dyazide and Maxzide, for example, contain the thiazide diuretic hydrochlorothiazide with the potassium-sparing diuretic triamterene
What diuretic depletes the body of Potassium?
Many of them deplete your body of minerals like potassium. Furosemide is one of the worst.
Is orange juice a diuretic?
Yes, orange juice is a diuretic because it contains natural sugars and potassium, which can increase urine production in the body.
What Medications increase potssium in you body?
One medication is spironolactone. This medication is a potassium-sparing diuretic that prevents potassium from entering into the kidney.
What is the relationship between potassium and diuretics?
most diuretics are potassium depleters therefore most people need potassium ... most likely if you are getting put on a diuretic then your doctor will do a baseline lab to check potassium level and then after a week or more of diuretic therapy they will check your potassium level again to decide if you need potassium and they should monitor your potassium periodically also kidney function because some diuretics are hard on the kidneys hope this helps
How diuretic absorb in kidney?
A loop diuretic affects the loops of Henle which regulate the uptake of sodium. The diuretic signal the kidney not to absorb calcium, potassium and magnesium and sodium The side effects are muscle weakness , cramps and palpitations.
What does k in penicillin k stand for?
k stands for potassium...its complexed with penicillin....mainly added with phenoxymethylpenicillin.so that a potassium sparing diuretic need not be used.
Can potassium act as a diuretic?
Potassium itself is not classified as a diuretic, but it plays a crucial role in regulating fluid balance and blood pressure in the body. Some diuretics, particularly potassium-sparing diuretics, work by helping the body retain potassium while promoting the excretion of sodium and water. Adequate potassium levels can help counteract potassium loss associated with other diuretics, thus supporting overall kidney function and fluid balance. However, excessive potassium intake can lead to complications, so it should be managed carefully.
Is dandelion a diuretic?
Absolutely, it is! I would refer you to Materia Medica's page where you can read about dandelion's diuretic qualities. In fact, if you are able to take 1/2 to 4 oz of dandelion leaf infused in from one pint to 3 liters of water each day, it can be about equivalent to taking furosemide, a prescribed chemical diuretic, but without the potassium loss, because dandelion leaves actually contain enough potassium to replace that potassium being lost by diuresis.
Why would a physician give a diabetic lasix yet stop rx for potassium which is supposed to be taken when on diuretic medication?
Yes, sometimes when you take a diuretic you need to take potassium to ensure the proper level. However, the doctor will probably do regular blood work to check the potassium levels. If you are taking 20mg of lasix you may not need the potassium. If you are concerned don't be afraid to ask your doctor. Thanks, JM
