Diuretics and dehydration
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Mar 03 2009
Q: Do high blood pressure pills cause dehydration?
A: Blood pressure lowering pills that contain diuretics can contribute to dehydration. Diuretics increase the amount of water the body loses with urination. To prevent dehydration, it is especially important for people taking diuretics to drink plenty of fluids in hot and sweaty conditions.
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Sodium and low bp
Written by: Dr. Rowena | Posted: Dec 18 2007
Q: Is there any correlation between low sodium levels and low BP?
A: Acute loss of sodium can cause dehydration and low blood pressure. This is why sports drinks were developed to keep athletes hydrated because sodium is lost through sweating. Just replacing lost water is not enough.
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