Question 1

do i need a script for water retention medication?

Accepted Answer

YES: You will need an exam and an Rx depending on the degree of fluid retenbtion.

Question 2

why does any medication that causes water retention, make me ill.   its in  most drugs. .  ?

Accepted Answer

Uncertain: There are clearly groups of medications such as otc arthritis medications that can predispose to water retention. But by no means does all medications alter fluid balance within human body. Excluding entirely medications that induce diuresis (urination).

Question 3

good morning.  i have been using amaloretic for over 4 years due to water retention.  i am retaining water with the medication.what should i do?

Accepted Answer

It is important to: recognize that the fluid balance in your body is an equilibrium. If there is excess fluid in your body you are either taking in too much or excreting too little. The medicine will help with excretion but intake remains an issue. In addition if you have excessive sodium ingestion this will also cause you to retain. Reduce your fluid intake and sodium intake and retention should resolve.

Question 4

i've been taking generic lasix for several months and it isn't doing the trick. is there an alternative medication? i've been battling water retention in my feet, ankles, and legs for quite a few years. my family doctor put me on lasix several months ago,

Accepted Answer

There : There are certainly other drugs that work like Lasix (furosemide) and that are much stronger/potent. You should talk to your doctor about alternatives, but of course, you must keep in mind your overall health condition and what you can or can't handle for example due to heart failure, kidney failure, or liver failure..... In any event, you should record and limit your fluid intake daily based on your doctor's assessment. And finally, don't forget to elevate your legs as much as possible and wear the support stockings.

Question 5

i have water retention, i used medication for 3 days as advised by doctor, my sg in urine is 1.000, stopped having salt n fluids
but m not losin weigh?

Accepted Answer

Here are some...: Low Sp Gr of urine is naturally expected at taking water pill. However, it is important to know why you have taken diuretics, for weight loss or leg edema with or without congestive hear failure. Looking into these issues so to deduce indication for its use. More? Seek evaluation and counseling.

Question 6

hi doc.my mother has water retention problem due to wrong medicine side effect of thyroid causing serious swelling.so far none medication worked.pleas?

Accepted Answer

Immediate medical: Immediate medical consult please.  Your primary care physician will evaluate to figure out what medication caused fluid retention.  And the following steps will be either lower the dose or discontinue the med for a period of time, or switch to other medication.

Question 7

i was asked the reason for taking these medications; furosemide(1am 1 pm) and aldactone(water retention), clopidogrel(left heart enlargement from poor bp control), lisinopril 5mg bp. can i take the 2 furosemide once at am with aldactone and others pm?

Accepted Answer

Diuretic medication: It is best to discuss with the provider who prescribed the medication  how to best take the medication for maximal benefit and ease of compliance.

Question 8

im on hydrochlorathiazide for water retention.dr. put me on this two yrs.ago.have new dr.now n was wondering why im just left on this med.n dr.doesnt evaluate?what do i say to him about why im just left on this med?

Accepted Answer

Ask: Ask your new doctor if you still need to be on it.  If it is really just for water retention and not for high blood pressure, then you could most likely be weaned off it without any problem.  When people are treated with diuretics for swelling, it can be difficult to get off your medication without the swelling coming back.  You might want to see an herbalist.  Exercise can be very helpful too.

Question 9

how to get rid of water retention on pill?

Accepted Answer

Diuretic drugs: Many different medications can promote increased urine output and thereby get rid of extra water that is retained as 'edema" or fluid in the tissues.  Most common medications include thiazide or "loop diuretic" agents.

Question 10

can you tell me how to stop water retention on my stomach?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: I'll bet you don't have it.  I wish I had a nickel for each person who thinks they do but doesn't. Ask your doctor for an abdominal ultrasound to rule it out, Bet it's normal!

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Do i need a script for water retention medication?

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Why does any medication that causes water retention, make me ill. its in most drugs. . ?

A member asked:

Good morning. i have been using amaloretic for over 4 years due to water retention. i am retaining water with the medication.what should i do?

A member asked:

I've been taking generic lasix for several months and it isn't doing the trick. is there an alternative medication? i've been battling water retention in my feet, ankles, and legs for quite a few years. my family doctor put me on lasix several months ago,

A member asked:

I have water retention, i used medication for 3 days as advised by doctor, my sg in urine is 1.000, stopped having salt n fluids but m not losin weigh?

A member asked:

Hi doc.my mother has water retention problem due to wrong medicine side effect of thyroid causing serious swelling.so far none medication worked.pleas?

A member asked:

I was asked the reason for taking these medications; furosemide(1am 1 pm) and aldactone(water retention), clopidogrel(left heart enlargement from poor bp control), lisinopril 5mg bp. can i take the 2 furosemide once at am with aldactone and others pm?

A member asked:

Im on hydrochlorathiazide for water retention.dr. put me on this two yrs.ago.have new dr.now n was wondering why im just left on this med.n dr.doesnt evaluate?what do i say to him about why im just left on this med?

A member asked:

How to get rid of water retention on pill?

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Can you tell me how to stop water retention on my stomach?

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