Limiting your salt and fluid intake
Wearing support stockings to reduce fluid retention in the legs
Becoming more active (avoiding sitting or standing in the same position for too long)
Other diuretic medications, such as:

o Bumetanide (Bumex^®)

o Chlorthalidone (Thalitone^®)

o Ethacrynic acid (Edecrin^®)

o Furosemide (Lasix^®)

o Hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix^®, HydroDIURIL^®, Microzide^®, Oretic^®)

o Metolazone (Zaroxolyn^®)

o Spironolactone (Aldactone^®) or spironolactone-HCTZ (Aldactazide^®)

o Torsemide (Demadex^®)

o Triamterene (Dyrenium^®) or triamterene-HCTZ (Dyazide^®, Maxzide^®).

Chlorothiazide Alternatives: A Summary

There are several alternatives to chlorothiazide, including other medications or lifestyle changes. If chlorothiazide is not working for you, or if it is causing bothersome side effects, ask your healthcare provider about trying a chlorothiazide alternative.

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