Triamterene
Uses
Triamterene is used in the treatment of fluid retention, hypertension, heart failure, cirrhosis and low potassium.
How it Works
Triamterene is a potassium-sparing diuretic which helps the body to prevent from absorbing too much salt and keeps the potassium levels from getting too low.Triamterene also works to lower the swelling by removing the levels of excess water and electrolytes in the body.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Triamterene include the symptoms below;
Vomiting,
Dizziness,
Nausea,
Leg cramps
Benzthiazide
Uses
Benzthiazide is used in the treatment of fluid retention or also known as edema, heart failure, hypertension and kidney stone.
How it Works
Benzthiazide lowers the blood pressure and swelling by removing extra water and electrolytes from the body.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Benzthiazide include the symptoms below;
Headache,
Glucose intolerance,
Nausea,
Increased blood uric acid,
Decreased potassium level in blood,
Altered blood lipids