Should Hydrochlorothiazide or Furosemide or other drugs be used for patients with leg edema due to kidney failure, what dose?

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Hello doctor! May I ask if I should use Hydrochlorothiazide or Furosemide or other drugs for patients with leg edema due to kidney failure, what dose? In addition, my grandmother also suffers from 3 main diseases: heart disease, high blood pressure, and diabetes. Thank you!
Can Thuy Anh (Hanoi)
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Hello! When edema due to renal failure, the diuretic group Furosemide is preferred. But the appointment of diuretics and the dosage of the drug, you must take her to see a nephrologist, do not give her a prescription unless you are a doctor who can examine and prescribe medicine. given to her.
You can take her to a hospital of Vinmec Health System nationwide to have a doctor give her a better consultation and give the right treatment. Thank you for trusting and sending the question "should you use Hydrochlorthiazide or Furosemide or other drugs for patients with leg edema due to kidney failure, what dose?" to Vinmec. Best regards!

Answered by Doctor of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International General Hospital.