Metolazone is used to treat fluid retention and control high blood pressure. This eMedTV Web page takes an in-depth look at how metolazone works to treat these conditions and also discusses potential side effects, dosing tips, and more.
Commonly reported side effects of metolazone include nausea, headaches, and diarrhea. This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at additional side effects of the drug and describes which ones may need immediate medical attention.
If you are taking metolazone and dry mouth occurs, you can try sipping water often and avoiding caffeine. This eMedTV article provides other suggestions for relieving a dry mouth and explains what to do if it continues to be a problem.
Depression appears to be a side effect of metolazone. This eMedTV resource explains how clinical trials determine if a certain side effect is due to a medication and describes what to do if you are taking metolazone and depression becomes a problem.
Impotence is a possible side effect of metolazone. This portion of the eMedTV library explains what to do if you are taking metolazone and impotence occurs, and also discusses what your healthcare provider may recommend to treat it.
This eMedTV resource explains that metolazone is used for controlling high blood pressure and treating water retention in adults by reducing blood volume. This article also addresses off-label metolazone uses and giving the drug to children.
This eMedTV page explains that the typical starting metolazone dose for treating water retention is 5 mg to 20 mg once daily. This page also contains metolazone dosing guidelines for controlling high blood pressure and offers tips on taking the drug.
People who have severe liver disease or are not producing any urine should not take metolazone. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings with metolazone and explains what to tell your healthcare provider before taking the medication.
Metolazone can potentially interact with several medications, such as lithium, narcotics, or digoxin. This eMedTV Web page outlines other potential drug interactions with metolazone and describes the types of problems that can occur.
It is possible to take too much metolazone. This eMedTV segment outlines some of the possible symptoms of a metolazone overdose, such as confusion, seizures, or vomiting. This page also highlights some of the treatment options that are available.
This eMedTV page explains that during animal studies on metolazone and pregnancy, the drug did not appear to harm the fetus. However, healthcare providers do not generally recommend using the medication to treat high blood pressure during pregnancy.
Metolazone does pass through breast milk. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains what to do if you are taking metolazone and breastfeeding, and also summarizes what you should discuss with your healthcare provider ahead of time.
If metolazone causes bothersome side effects or is not treating your condition, there are other options. This eMedTV page describes metolazone alternatives for treating high blood pressure or water retention, such as dietary changes and other drugs.
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