Question 1

is there any over-the-counter water pill?

Accepted Answer

No: And for good reasons. Unsupervised use is dangerous.

Question 2

is there any over-the-counter  water pill that i buy before i state my weight loss program?i really need to do that or master cleanse.

Accepted Answer

Oh my, diuretics are: Not the right way to start a weight loss program.  Often, this can lead to laxatives, then inducing emesis, starvation or over- exercising.  I would encourage you to drink at least 8  - 8 ounce glasses of water per day (not diuresing off your fluids).

Question 3

i stopped taking amlodipine 10mg and a water pill because of dizziness and  swelling, i now take atenolol and water pill. all ok, is this good?

Accepted Answer

Yes: as long as your BP is still under control it should be fine.

Question 4

i am currently taking benicar-hct 40 12.5.  due to change in insurance i can't afford to fill prescriptions. can i change to benicar (olmesartan) w/otc water pill?

Accepted Answer

Follow close w/ doc: This is probably reasonable however I would recommend your be evaluated more frequently with your doctor until you both are sure this change is reasonable,

Question 5

i'm 42 and i've been taking an otc water pill for about a month and a half now for my peripheral edima in my legs. i have now developed a foul vaginal smell which i have not had in 10 plus yrs. could i have developed this from taking these water pills and

Accepted Answer

Dehydration: If you are dehydrated (which water pills can cause) it can change the balance of the normal vaginal flora and the ph causing an odor. See a doctor to get checked out.

Question 6

bad cramps in both feet for 1 year. been on water pill 12 years, i do have mild oa in big toe. potassium was 3.5 about a month ago good pulse in feet?

Accepted Answer

You might want to : Try magnesium supplements and get evaluated for an orthotic.

Question 7

is it safe to take a water pill everyday !!!

Accepted Answer

Generally yes: Hard to answer without knowing the precise medication prescribed, but most diuretics are safe for daily use. Some may require intermittent lab monitoring to prevent electrolyte imbalance, however.

Question 8

can a water pill cause your blood to get thicker?

Accepted Answer

Diuretic: Diuretics can change the osmolality of blood if enough water leaves the system. This could be expressed as 'thicker' blood, but we don't say that.

Question 9

can there be any side effects with taking lacix water pill?

Accepted Answer

More restroom time: Other than a marked increase in awareness of where restrooms are located after taking lasix, (furosemide) the biggest side effect profile to monitor would be that if the medication works too well, you may urinate out too much of your electrolytes, and result in a low potassium level.  Also, too much diuresis may result in alteration of your kidney function.
This is why periodic lab monitoring is important.

Question 10

i have lupus and a water pill caused me to have less pain. why is that?

Accepted Answer

Less swelling: The water pill may be making your tissues, joints, etc less swollen, and this may reduce pain.

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Is there any over-the-counter water pill?

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Is there any over-the-counter water pill that i buy before i state my weight loss program?i really need to do that or master cleanse.

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I stopped taking amlodipine 10mg and a water pill because of dizziness and swelling, i now take atenolol and water pill. all ok, is this good?

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I am currently taking benicar-hct 40 12.5. due to change in insurance i can't afford to fill prescriptions. can i change to benicar (olmesartan) w/otc water pill?

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I'm 42 and i've been taking an otc water pill for about a month and a half now for my peripheral edima in my legs. i have now developed a foul vaginal smell which i have not had in 10 plus yrs. could i have developed this from taking these water pills and

A member asked:

Bad cramps in both feet for 1 year. been on water pill 12 years, i do have mild oa in big toe. potassium was 3.5 about a month ago good pulse in feet?

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Is it safe to take a water pill everyday !!!

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Can a water pill cause your blood to get thicker?

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Can there be any side effects with taking lacix water pill?

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I have lupus and a water pill caused me to have less pain. why is that?

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