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Does Prolonged Intake Of Dytor Cause Kidney Dysfunction?

Hi I ve been advised to take a diuretic DYTOR +10 which is a combination ofTorsimideIP andSpironolactone 10mg once every 2 days to reduce water retention, I do not have a heart condition, or hypertention. Will this affect my kidneys in the long run. I am obese, though every time I take the tablet and diet I reduce by 1 kg. Thanks for answering
Fri, 23 Feb 2018
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Hi & Welcome.
Incomplete data like age, gender, etc ??

I can understand your concern regarding safety of the medicine Dytor Plus.

Dytor Plus (Spironolactone+Torasemide) are the diuretic combination ('water pills') commonly prescribed in as active ingredients the treatment, and prevention of edematous (water retention in the tissues) conditions like heart failure, liver or kidney disease, low blood potassium levels and high blood pressure.

Its most common side effect include: dizziness, abdominal pain, low blood pressure, headache, low blood sodium, enlargement of breast in males, erectile dysfunctions, and menstrual irregularities in females.

It is not known to cause kidney dysfunction. Continue taking it as prescribed.

Hope to have answered your queries.
Best regards.
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Does Prolonged Intake Of Dytor Cause Kidney Dysfunction?

Hi & Welcome. Incomplete data like age, gender, etc ?? I can understand your concern regarding safety of the medicine Dytor Plus. Dytor Plus (Spironolactone+Torasemide) are the diuretic combination ( water pills ) commonly prescribed in as active ingredients the treatment, and prevention of edematous (water retention in the tissues) conditions like heart failure, liver or kidney disease, low blood potassium levels and high blood pressure. Its most common side effect include: dizziness, abdominal pain, low blood pressure, headache, low blood sodium, enlargement of breast in males, erectile dysfunctions, and menstrual irregularities in females. It is not known to cause kidney dysfunction. Continue taking it as prescribed. Hope to have answered your queries. Best regards. A feed back is appreciated.