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Thiazide diuretics
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| Thalitone | chlorthalidone and chlorthalidone combinations |
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| Diuril | chlorothiazide |
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| Maxzide | hydrochlorothiazide and hydrochlorothiazide combinations |
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| Lozol | indapamide |
Loop diuretics
Loop diuretics are prescribed for people who also have heart failure, kidney problems, or swelling in their legs (edema), but they are rarely prescribed for people who have high blood pressure alone. Loop diuretics quickly increase urine output for a few hours.
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| Bumex | bumetanide |
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| Lasix | furosemide |
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| Demadex | torsemide |
Potassium-sparing diuretics
Potassium-sparing diuretics, unlike most other diuretics, do not cause potassium levels to drop. Rather, they may lead to high potassium levels.
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| Aldactone | spironolactone and spironolactone combinations |
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| Maxzide | triamterene and triamterene combinations |
Other
| Brand Name | Generic Name |
| Zaroxolyn | metolazone |
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