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Leg Swelling Treatment: Drugs

Diuretics are the most common medications used for the treatment of leg swelling. They stimulate the kidney to remove excess fluid from the body.

Common diuretic medications used to treat leg swelling include:

Acetazolamide (Diamox)
Bumetanide (Bumex)
Chlorothiazide
Chlorthalidone (Hygroton)
Furosemide (Lasix)
Hydrochlorothiazide (HydroDIURIL)
Methyclothiazide
Metolazone (Zaroxolyn)
Spironolactone (Aldactone)
Triamterene (Dyrenium)

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Last Updated: May 23, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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