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How to get rid of water retention on pill?

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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.

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Answered 9/11/2014

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