Diuretics like all pharmaceutical drugs have side effects and these side effects can range from weakness, fatigue cramps High Uric acid (GOUT) and an increase in blood sugar (DIABETES). Understanding that taking drugs puts you in a never ending cycle is critical. Eliminating high blood pressure requires understanding how your lifestyle is influencing it and correcting it at the source. Click the link in my bio to access my Eliminate High Blood Pressure Challenge so you can learn how to apply lif

Remember the “D’s of Diuretics” & the 3 different types! → 💧Loop diuretics Examples: Furosemide (Lasix), Bumetanide (Bumex) ⭐Potassium (K ) wasting = Risk for hypokalemia (low potassium levels) 💧Thiazide diuretics Examples: Hydrochlorothiazide, Chlorothiazide Potassium (K ) wasting = Risk for hypokalemia (low potassium levels) 💡 “THiazide = THere goes the potassium!” 💧Potassium sparing diuretics Example: Spironolactone (Aldactone) ⭐Potassium SPARING diuretic= Risk for hyperkalemia (elevated