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Water retention Report

Water retention is a condition in which the body retains water, causing swelling and tenderness, especially on the extremities and around the abdomen. You may also hear water retention referred to as bloating or edema, and it has a variety of causes.


What we've learned from patients who report Water retention

Symptom severities

Severe
7
Moderate
16
Mild
16
None
17

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Water retention

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Water retention
Reason # Patients Percentage of patients
Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ 23   Hydrochlorothiazide HCTZ: 59%
Lasix 11   Lasix: 28%
Spironolactone 9   Spironolactone: 23%
Furosemide 8   Furosemide: 21%
Bumetanide 7   Bumetanide: 18%
Triamterene 5   Triamterene: 13%
Torsemide 2   Torsemide: 5%
Maxzide 1   Maxzide: 3%
Celexa 1   Celexa: 3%
Vitamin B 50 Complex 1   Vitamin B 50 Complex: 3%
Indapamide 1   Indapamide: 3%
Amiloride 1   Amiloride: 3%
Potassium chloride 1   Potassium chloride: 3%
Avalide 1   Avalide: 3%
Bendroflumethiazide 1   Bendroflumethiazide: 3%
Hydrochlorot 1   Hydrochlorot: 3%
Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazide 1   Triamterene-Hydrochlorothiazide: 3%
Accuretic 1   Accuretic: 3%
Ice water 1   Ice water: 3%
Lozol 1   Lozol: 3%
Demadex 1   Demadex: 3%
Microzide 1   Microzide: 3%
Chlorthalidone 1   Chlorthalidone: 3%
Hydrochlorothiazide-Lisinopril 1   Hydrochlorothiazide-Lisinopril: 3%

Report created on May 28, 2012.