Bendrofluethiazide

I was on bendro many years ago and as its a thiazide diuretic its not a favourite when diabetes is present. If a diuretic is required I would have thought one of the loop catagory ones would be better.
If you are not 100% happy taking it, I would suggest you go back to doc and ask for something different.

Part of my anti hypertensive treatment consists of amlodipine (a calcium channel antagonist) which in part does reduce blood volume by extra peeing, so in its own way is a mild diuretic, but nothing as drastic as the bendro.
I personally think there are far better ways of controlling hypertension than a thiazide diuretic.

I have been taking Bendro for some years for high blood pressure. When I was in hospital with pancreatitis they took me off it. I was diagnosed as Type 1 4 months later and my blood pressure soared so my GP put me back on it. I don't think I've had any problems caused by it but I do get aches and pains so now I'm wondering. Think ill have a word with my GP if there is an alternative.


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I too am on bendro also Lisinopril and Doxazozin my BP is well under control and until I saw your post I had no idea it could affect your BG.
It may also explain some of the aches and pains I get.
Next check up I will ask the Doc about any adverse effects these tablets may have on my diabetes.
Thanks for flagging this up.
John