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Will a diuretic cause weight lose?
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Diuretic: Yes. Diuretics remove excess fluid from the body and causes weight loss. Please be aware diuretics should not be used primarily for weight reduction.
Answered 7/17/2018
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Yes, but then we: Hydrate we put the fluids back on. To lose weight : eat healthfully ; be physically active. Calories burned must > calories consumed if you desire to lose weight. You can mix ; match different kinds of physical exercise. This site can help you determine calories burned for over 100 activities: http://www.Prohealth.Com/weightloss/tools/exercise/calculator1_2.Cfm.
Answered 2/23/2018
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Kind of...: Only if the weight gain is from medical conditions (usually organ dysfunctions) that lead to excessive salt and fluid retention. If used inappropriately for body weight loss, they could lead to potentially life threatening electrolyte disorders.
Answered 5/29/2016
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