thiazide diuretics
For what conditions are thiazide diuretics used? Thiazide diuretics are used to treat high blood pressure and congestive heart failure as well as the accumulation of fluid and swelling (edema) of the body caused by conditions such as heart failure, cirrhosis, chronic kidney failure, corticosteroid medications, and nephrotic syndrome. Side effects of thiazide diuretics are dose related and include: