What Are the Causes of Frequent Urination With Hydrochlorothiazide?
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Conditions Treated
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Doctors prescribe hydrochlorothiazide to reduce fluid retention and lower blood pressure. Both of these conditions often accompany heart disease and poor circulation. The drug increases the amount of fluids excreted through urination, leading to the desired effect of frequent trips to the bathroom for those taking the medicine. As the body rids itself of excess water, the blood volume and pressure decrease, as does swelling from water retention.
Restrictions
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Those taking hydrochlorothiazide will be given dietary precautions to lower their sodium intake and increase their potassium consumption. When combined, these dietary considerations prevent the body from retaining water, which increases the volume of the blood and raises blood pressure. Water retention also results in edema, swelling of the extremities such as the feet and hands.
Patients must inform their physicians of all health conditions and medications they take. Those with kidney disease might not qualify to take hydrochlorothiazide as the increase in urination could overtax the kidneys. Interactions between hydrochlorothiazide and other drugs have been documented, and taking other medications could prevent hydrochlorothiazide from working properly.
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Excess Urination and Side Effects
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Hydrochlorothiazide only increases the rate of urination for a few weeks, depending on how quickly the body rids itself of the excess fluids. Side effects from mineral imbalances should be reported to the doctor, especially if persistent or severe. Patients should watch for muscle cramps or weakness, extreme thirst, excess fatigue, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, headache, loss of appetite or hair loss.
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