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Does Metolazone Cause Severe Itching And How Should The Itching Be Stopped?

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Posted on Thu, 6 Dec 2018
Question: does metolazone 5mg cause severe itching. I have been gaining weight ( and if so, how do you combat it? I need the drug to combat my fluid retention( 25 lbs in last three days) I also take Bumetanide as well as hydrocloralthyazide?
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Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (25 minutes later)
Brief Answer:

Yes, pruritus is a known side effect of Metolazone.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Severe itching is a side effect of Metolazone.

With you gaining more than 30 pounds in 3 days clearly means your water pills are not enough.

I will recommend we switch to more potent pills. The most potent water pills are Lasilix. I will suggest you contact your cardiologist as soon as possible to get this sorted.

In all, stop this drug. Get your water pills adjusted. I recommend Lasix coming on board.

In addition, reduce salt intake and drink less. Monitor your urination as well, hopefully the kidneys are working good.

I hope this helps and guides.

I wish you well.

Regards,

Dr. Ivo Ditah,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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Does Metolazone Cause Severe Itching And How Should The Itching Be Stopped?

Brief Answer: Yes, pruritus is a known side effect of Metolazone. Detailed Answer: Hi, Severe itching is a side effect of Metolazone. With you gaining more than 30 pounds in 3 days clearly means your water pills are not enough. I will recommend we switch to more potent pills. The most potent water pills are Lasilix. I will suggest you contact your cardiologist as soon as possible to get this sorted. In all, stop this drug. Get your water pills adjusted. I recommend Lasix coming on board. In addition, reduce salt intake and drink less. Monitor your urination as well, hopefully the kidneys are working good. I hope this helps and guides. I wish you well. Regards, Dr. Ivo Ditah, Internal Medicine Specialist