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 Related Warnings

Is the use of Metolazone safe for pregnant women?

Metolazone is safe to take during pregnancy.

Safe
Is the use of Metolazone safe during breastfeeding?

Side effects of Metolazone on breastfeeding women are very mild.

Mild
What is the effect of Metolazone on the Kidneys?

Metolazone rarely affects 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 completely safe 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?

No, you will not get addicted to Metolazone.

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

After taking Metolazone, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Metolazone can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Metolazone is safe but it is important to consult a doctor before taking it.

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

Metolazone is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Metolazone Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Metolazone

Taking Metolazone with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Metolazone

Taking Metolazone with alcohol can have severely harmful effects on your health.

Severe