Even with these side effects, it is still very important for older adults to treat high blood pressure. Doctors usually start ...

A large study from Columbia University has found that one of the most commonly used drugs to treat high blood pressure may ...

Dear Pharmacist: I take a water pill (diuretic) for blood pressure. Now, I have to take Boniva for osteopenia. Is there a connection? What’s next for me? --H.J., Ocala, Fla. Oh yes, definitely ...

Hand opening pill bottle Clearer guidelines for diuretic management in patients with chronic kidney disease are needed, according to investigators. Adding diuretics rather than calcium channel ...

Some foods and drinks like watermelon, coffee and tea can help flush out excess fluid. Natural diuretics work by reducing sodium, which pulls water out of the body with it. Too much fluid can be ...

Dear Pharmacist: I take a water pill (diuretic) for blood pressure. Now, I have to take Boniva for osteopenia. Is there a connection? What's next for me? H.J., Ocala, Fla. Oh yes! Your diuretic makes ...