Effects of Diuretics on Hematocrit, Hemoglobin, etc

[Guest guest]

Hello all. I've not posted or read the board in many a moon, mostly

because my TRT issues were under control and happy to move on, but

glad this resource is always here for some good information.

Recently my labs showed excessively high hematocrit (58). I'm curious

if my diuretic pill for hypertension (Dyazide) could be the culprit.

I've been on that Dyzaide for years, and it's never been an issue with

the hematocrit on prior blood labs, or when I was on much higher doses

of TRT (Test Cypionate) than I am currently taking.

Does anyone have data to show just how much hydration levels can

affect the hematocrit %? I just read a post on a similar topic where

the advice was to take 2 8-oz glass of water before drawing labs.

What's the real scoop on keeping this safe? The doc has me afraid I'm

going to stroke or heart attack, but I can't give blood.

[Guest guest]

I am on Dyazide and take it 3 x's a week never had a problem and just this yr. I

found out my adrenals are not working right do to a pituitary problem where my

aldosterone levels are low and I am dehydrated and sodium deficient the kidney

allows sodium, chlorides and water to spill into the urine. So now I am on

Florinef and one needs to becare full on Diuretics. My Dr. said that on this

med I am ok and I feel ok.

groupsdude <groupsdude@...> wrote: Hello all. I've not posted or

read the board in many a moon, mostly

because my TRT issues were under control and happy to move on, but

glad this resource is always here for some good information.

Recently my labs showed excessively high hematocrit (58). I'm curious

if my diuretic pill for hypertension (Dyazide) could be the culprit.

I've been on that Dyzaide for years, and it's never been an issue with

the hematocrit on prior blood labs, or when I was on much higher doses

of TRT (Test Cypionate) than I am currently taking.

Does anyone have data to show just how much hydration levels can

affect the hematocrit %? I just read a post on a similar topic where

the advice was to take 2 8-oz glass of water before drawing labs.

What's the real scoop on keeping this safe? The doc has me afraid I'm

going to stroke or heart attack, but I can't give blood.

Co-Moderator " Don't believe anything you hear and only half of what you see. "

Phil

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