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Why does any medication that causes water retention, make me ill. its in most drugs. . ?
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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).
Answered 12/5/2017
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