Diuretics, Thiazide (Systemic)
Additional InformationOnce a medicine has been approved
for marketing for a certain use, experience may show that it is also useful
for other medical problems. Although these uses are not specifically included
in product labeling, thiazide diuretics are used in certain patients with
the following medical conditions:
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Diabetes insipidus (water diabetes)
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Kidney stones (calcium-containing)
For patients taking this medicine for diabetes insipidus
(water diabetes)
:
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Some thiazide diuretics are used in the treatment of diabetes insipidus
(water diabetes). In patients with water diabetes, this medicine causes a
decrease in the flow of urine and helps the body hold water. Thus, the information
given above about increased urine flow will not apply to you.
Other than the above information, there is no additional information relating
to proper use, precautions, or side effects for these uses.
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