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Antihypertensive Drugs (Diuretics)

Thiazide diuretics are considered first-line drugs for mild to moderate hypertension and as add-on drugs when more than one drug is needed to control hypertension.

Common drugs:

Hygroton, Lozol (Diuretics), Zaroxolyn, HCTZ and more

Common health state:

Metabolic Syndrome , Hypertension (high blood pressure) , Edema

Magnesium

Thiazide diuretics can increase magnesium loss and reduce serum levels. This is more likely to occur with higher diuretic doses or when used in combinations with other antihypertensive drugs.Consult with healthcare provider regarding appropriate magnesium supplementation, necessary labs and monitoring schedule.

Potassium

Thiazide diuretics can increase potassium loss and reduce serum levels. This is more likely to occur with higher diuretic doses or when used in combinations with other antihypertensive drugs. Consult with healthcare provider regarding appropriate potassium supplementation, necessary labs and monitoring schedule.

Zinc

Thiazide diuretics can increase urinary zinc loss and reduce serum levels. This effect is more likely with higher diuretic doses or when used in combinations with other antihypertensive drugs. Consider supplementation with a multivitamin containing zinc.

Current research does not indicate that this supplement provides additional therapeutic benefits when taking any of the drug categories included in this table.

Calcium

Thiazides reduce calcium excretion by the kidneys. Using thiazides together with moderate to high doses of calcium increases the risk for hypercalcemia, metabolic alkalosis and renal failure. Consult with healthcare provider regarding appropriate calcium doses, and necessary labs.

Currently, there are no supplements that should be avoided when taking a drug that falls into this category.

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