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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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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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).

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Answered 11/28/2013

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