Mykrox (Metolazone) for Heart Disease

Overview
Mykrox is a prescription drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to manage hypertension. Mykrox may be referred to by its drug name, Metolazone.

Mykrox is a diuretic. Diuretics, also known as water pills, are believed to work by ridding your body of sodium and water through urination.

How do I take it?
Prescribing information states that Mykrox is generally taken once daily.

Mykrox comes in tablet form.

Side effects
The FDA-approved label for Mykrox lists common side effects including headache, dizziness, fatigue, chest pain, muscle cramps, joint pain or swelling, upset stomach, diarrhea, and constipation.

Rare but serious side effects listed for Mykrox include severe electrolyte imbalance, gout, and exacerbation or activation of lupus.

For more details about this treatment, visit:
Mykrox – RxList
http://www.rxlist.com/mykrox-drug.htm