Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A study from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found the risk of ...

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a common health issue, affecting nearly half of adults in the United States (48%). When an individual is diagnosed with high blood pressure, one of ...

Baltimore, MD - Potassium-sparing diuretics may reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease (AD) by up to 70%, a new study suggests [1]. The Cache County Study, a large, prospective, epidemiologic ...

The NHS has flagged eight specific groups who should have a chat with their GP before taking furosemide to guarantee it's ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 91-year-old man with swollen legs. I take 20 mg of furosemide and 20 mEq of Klor-Con daily. I understand that the Klor-Con is to replace the potassium loss caused by the former.

Furosemide, a diuretic, helps lower blood pressure by reducing excess fluid and salt in the body. It is considered a second-line treatment and is often used when medications such as thiazide are not ...

September 21, 2009 (Boston, Massachusetts) — With newer drugs bombing out so frequently in acute decompensated heart failure (ADHF) randomized trials, some that have been around a while are looking ...

My feet were puffed up like pierogis. New York City was experiencing a record-breaking heat wave and I was a week beyond my due date. I was anxious to have the baby. For relief for my swollen feet, I ...

Lokelma (sodium zirconium cyclosilicate) is a brand-name powder that’s prescribed for high potassium levels. Lokelma has interactions with other drugs and supplements. Examples include furosemide ...

Furosemide is one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the UK ...

A healthy amount of potassium helps regulate your heartbeat, lowers blood pressure, and keeps muscles and nerves functioning at optimal levels. Although many adults in the US don't get enough ...

This study was undertaken to determine the relative effectiveness of chlorothiazide, spironolactone ∥ and a combination of both drugs as diuretic agents and to investigate the effect of spironolactone ...