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Diuretics. Diuretics are commonly used in the treatment of high blood pressure and other disorders to eliminate fluid and sodium from the body. Low doses of diuretics known as thiazides are sometimes used to reduce the amount of calcium released by the kidneys into the urine. Thiazides include:
- Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix, HydroDiuril)
- Chlorothiazide (Diuril)
- Trichlormethiazide (Metahydrin, Naqua)
- Chlorthalidone (Hygroton)
However, thiazides also cause potassium loss, which reduces citrat...
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