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A drug used to treat high blood pressue and water retention by increasing the volume of water excreted by the kidneys. Amiloride is an example of a diuretic, which is often used to lower blood pressure in those that suffer from [[Liddle Syndrome|Liddle's Disease.]] 
A drug used to treat high blood pressue and water retention by increasing the volume of water excreted by the kidneys. <ref>http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/diuretics.html</ref>Amiloride is an example of a diuretic, which is often used to lower blood pressure in those that suffer from [[Liddle Syndrome|Liddle's Disease.]]&nbsp;  
 
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Revision as of 14:39, 23 November 2010

A drug used to treat high blood pressue and water retention by increasing the volume of water excreted by the kidneys. [1]Amiloride is an example of a diuretic, which is often used to lower blood pressure in those that suffer from Liddle's Disease. 


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