Lozol

Lozol is a medication that is prescribed to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention caused by congestive heart failure. It is a diuretic, which works by increasing the amount of salt and water that the kidneys remove from the blood. Lozol comes in tablet form and is available in two different strengths. Potential side effects of the medication include back pain, dizziness, and fatigue.

Lozol Drug Information

What Is Lozol?

Lozol^® (indapamide) is a prescription medicine that is used to treat high blood pressure and fluid retention. It is part of a class of medicines known as diuretics.

Who Makes Lozol?

Lozol was originally made by sanofi-aventis. However, brand-name Lozol is no longer being made. Generic Lozol is still available.

What Is It Used For?

Specific uses of the medication include:

High blood pressure (hypertension) control
Treatment of water retention (edema) due to congestive heart failure (CHF).

(Click Lozol Uses for more information on what the drug is used for, including possible off-label uses.)

How Does It Work?

Lozol is a diuretic, which is commonly referred to as a "water pill." Specifically, it is known as an "indoline" diuretic. Lozol is unlike any other diuretic; in fact, it is the only indoline diuretic. Although it is not entirely clear how the drug works, it is thought that it works by increasing the amount of salt and water that the kidneys remove from the blood. This extra salt and water is passed out through urine. By increasing the amount of water removed from the blood, Lozol causes a decrease in blood volume. Because of this effect, it can lower blood pressure and also help with water retention.

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