Why do physicians prescribe diuretic drugs to patients with high blood pressure?

Diuretic drugs decrease urine flow and increase the blood volume.

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Diuretic drugs increase urine flow and decrease the blood volume.

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Diuretic drugs decrease urine flow and the kidney does not have to work as hard.

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Diuretic drugs increase urine flow and the loss of nitrogenous wastes.

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Diuretic drugs increase urine flow and decrease the blood volume.

Diuretics cause the kidneys to remove more sodium and water from the body, which helps to relax the blood vessel walls, thereby lowering blood pressure. Diuretics often are combined with other high blood pressure medicines.

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