Diuretic
Current as of: April 9, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine & E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine
A diuretic is a substance that removes water from the body by promoting urine formation and the loss of salt (sodium). Caffeine and alcohol are common diuretics. Diuretic medicines include furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide, metolazone, and spironolactone. These medicines may be used as part of treatment for conditions…