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I have wild type with cm. I currently take 40 lasix and 25 spironolactone

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What are the choices for diuretics and their advantages and disadvantages?

Diuretics, often called "water pills," are commonly recommended for people with cardiac amyloidosis to help manage fluid buildup. They work by helping your body get rid of extra fluid, which lowers blood volume and pressure on your heart.

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What are the choices for diuretics and their advantages and disadvantages?

Diuretics, often called "water pills," are commonly recommended for people with cardiac amyloidosis to help manage fluid buildup. They work by helping your body get rid of extra fluid, which lowers blood volume and pressure on your heart.

However, the search results don't provide specific information about different types of diuretics, their individual names, or detailed comparisons of their advantages and disadvantages for amyloidosis treatment.

What we do know is that diuretics are part of a broader treatment approach for cardiac amyloidosis. Your doctor may recommend them alongside other medications like anti-arrhythmia drugs, blood thinners, or devices like pacemakers, depending on your specific symptoms and heart function.

For detailed information about which diuretic might work best for you, including specific medication options and their pros and cons, it's important to have a conversation with your cardiologist. They can consider your overall health picture, other medications you're taking, and how your body responds to treatment.

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