Dr. Hare answers the question: 'What Is The Role Of Diuretics?' — -- Question: What is the role of diuretics, or 'water pills,' and how do they work? Answer: Fluid pills or diuretics are used ...

2. Loop diuretics These include furosemide, bumetanide, ethacrynic acid, and torsemide, which are often used to treat heart failure, nephrotic syndrome or cirrhosis, and high blood pressure. They ...