Diuretics for Ménière's disease
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Diuretics for Ménière's disease
It is believed that an attack of vertigo in Ménière's disease occurs when the amount of fluid (endolymph) in the inner ear builds up, creating pressure inside the inner ear. The pressure affects the balance center of the inner ear, causing severe vertigo.
Eliminating excess fluid in the body may help prevent the buildup of fluid in the inner ear and reduce the possibility of an attack of vertigo. This may be done by using medications that cause the body to lose water (diuretics) and by eating a diet low in sodium (a component of salt). This treatment helps about three-fourths of people with Ménière's disease.
Commonly prescribed diuretics are furosemide (such as Lasix) and hydrochlorothiazide (such as Esidrix). Possible side effects of diuretics include weakness, cramps, nausea, or sensitivity to sunlight (especially for furosemide).
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| Author | Sabra L. Katz-Wise |
| Author | Ralph Poore |
| Editor | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA |
| Associate Editor | Pat Truman |
| Primary Medical Reviewer | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine |
| Specialist Medical Reviewer | Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology |
| Last Updated | November 7, 2006 |
| Last updated: | November 07, 2006 |
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| Author: | Ralph Poore |
| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Barrie J. Hurwitz, MD - Neurology |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Pat Truman |
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