What are the most common nutritional implications of taking hydrochlorothiazide?
What will be an ideal response?
Hydrocholorithiazides are potassium-depleting diuretics (may need K+ supplementation).
• Sodium and kcal may need to be reduced
• Avoid natural licorice
• Anorexia
• Thirst
• Dry mouth
• N/V
• GI irritation
• Diarrhea/constipation
• Limit alcohol
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