Metolazone Benefits & Uses

Metolazone is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

High BP (Read More - Home Remedies for High Blood Pressure)

Other Benefits

Edema
Swelling
Swelling during Pregnancy

Metolazone Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Dosage range: 2.5 - 5 mg/day
Geriatric	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.4 mg/kg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: High Blood Pressure Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Metolazone Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Metolazone is used -

Unknown

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Decreased potassium level in blood
Muscle cramps or spasms (painful)
Vertigo
पेट दर्द
Diarrhoea
Dry Mouth
Palpitations (fluttering in chest)
Blurred vision
Jaundice (Read More - Home Remedies for Jaundice)

Metolazone Related Warnings

Is the use of Metolazone safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can take Metolazone safely.

Safe
Is the use of Metolazone safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Metolazone as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Metolazone on the Kidneys?

Metolazone rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Metolazone on the Liver?

Side effects of Metolazone rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Metolazone on the Heart?

Metolazone is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Metolazone with Other Drugs

Metolazone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Allopurinol

Chlorpheniramine,Dextromethorphan,Paracetamol,Phenylephrine

Metformin

Diclofenac

Codeine

Amlodipine,Benazepril

Metolazone Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Metolazone unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Diabetes
Low Blood Pressure
Gout
Pancreatitis

Frequently asked Questions about Metolazone

Is this Metolazone habit forming or addictive?

Metolazone does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Metolazone can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Metolazone should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Metolazone in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Metolazone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Metolazone

You can take Metolazone with food.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Metolazone

Consuming Metolazone with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe