I have hypertension and take avalide which is part diuretic? -

i went for my yearly blood test and had no liquid for 15 hrs /with this combine to throw off my kidney functions lab blood work[i was told in error no/food or liquid after vmidnite i had test at 2pm

Avalide is a combo drug: irbesartan and HCTZ. You are getting the best treatment right now. HCTZ is the first line in treating hypertension. It is a diuretic but not a strong one. This drug reduces the amount of stress on your peripheral arteries thus reducing the complications of high blood pressure. Irbesartan is a class of drug that blocks a chemical that stops your body from losing salt in the urine and constricting your arteries. Salt+water adds volume to your blood, and the more volume in your body(a closed space), the higher your blood pressure. Both of them work together to keep blood pressure low by either releasing salt or lowering the tension on your arteries.

I may not see a question here. Ask your doctor to switch to Inderal/Propranolol, a good Beta Blocker and to lower BP without diuretic properties, dehydration, sugar fluctuations etc. Also helps with anxiety, it s a fantastic win-win treatment.