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    Condition: Other
    5/21/2014 9:21:47 AM

    Reviewer: Marlo, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 5 to less than 10 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 3

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    I have used Metolazone for years, and it has worked better than any water pill out there. But the longer you are on it the less effective it is. It did take a long time but now the swelling is back in my abdomen and ankles. I take this for heart issues, and if the dose is doubled, the water gain goes up, and postassium goes down

    Condition: Other
    5/7/2013 6:56:56 PM

    Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 4

    Comment:
    I was given this med due to swelling in legs and cramps at nigt.

    Condition: Other
    7/10/2012 10:32:58 PM

    Reviewer: The Doc, 35-44 Male on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 5

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 5

    Comment:
    I take this along with Bumetanide and it works fantastic! Metolazone could get water out of a rock. I do however have much lower potassium from taking this, so if you are thinking of taking it make sure to to have your Dr. check your levels regularly, I take 800MG of an OTC Potassium Chloride (make sure it's Potassium chloride as other types of potassium will not be enough to make a difference ... Show Full Comment

    Condition: Other
    6/23/2012 9:32:16 PM

    Reviewer: Pam9427, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 1

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 5

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 1

    Comment:
    I went to my MD because I had 2+ pitting edema in my lower legs. He instructed me to take it every other day. Day 1 NO increase in urination Edema up to 3+. My ankles now hurt due to the edema.

    Condition: Other
    6/13/2011 11:24:50 AM

    Reviewer: inkey, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

    Effectiveness

    Current Rating: 4

    Ease of Use

    Current Rating: 4

    Satisfaction

    Current Rating: 3

    Comment:
    the medication appears to be working yet there seem to be a lot of side effect tomeney for it to be safe for long tern use.

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