Information about Metolazone

Metolazone Uses

Metolazone is used in Hypertension (high blood pressure), Heart failure and kidney stone. It treats oedema (fluid overload) associated with heart, liver, kidney or lung disease.

How Metolazone works

Metolazone is a thiazide diuretic. It lowers blood pressure and fluid retention in edema by removing the extra water and certain electrolytes from the body. Over time it also works by relaxing blood vessels and improving blood flow.

Common side effects of Metolazone

Increased uric acid level in blood
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MBA, MD Pharmacology
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MDS, BDS
Reviewed By
MD (Pharmacology), MBBS
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Expert advice for Metolazone

  • Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
  • It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid alcohol intake while taking Metolazone as it may increase the dizziness. 
  • It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
  • Monitor your blood pressure after starting Metolazone, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
  • Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. 
  • Metolazone helps lower blood pressure and also removes excess water from your body.
  • Take it in the morning with breakfast to avoid getting up at night to urinate.
  • It may cause dizziness in the initial days of treatment.
  • Monitor your blood pressure after starting Metolazone, and notify your doctor if it does not lower down.
  • Notify your doctor if you experience dizziness, tiredness, or muscle weakness that does not go away.
  • You may be asked to get regular blood tests done to monitor your kidney function.
  • It makes you feel dizzy. Avoid driving and attention requiring activity until you know how it affects you.
  • Avoid alcohol intake while taking Metolazone as it may increase the dizziness. 
  • It may cause a sudden drop of sodium level in blood. Avoid low sodium diet while you are taking this medication.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding. 

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