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Do i need a script for water retention medication?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

YES: You will need an exam and an Rx depending on the degree of fluid retenbtion.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/2/2019

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I was asked the reason for taking these medications; furosemide(1am 1 pm) and aldactone(water retention), clopidogrel(left heart enlargement from poor bp control), lisinopril 5mg bp. Can I take the 2 furosemide once at am with aldactone and others PM?

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Since taken claritin (loratadine) i noticed severe depression an lower backpain is this from water retenion. need relief seems most drugs make me depressed ?

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Im on hydrochlorathiazide for water retention.Dr. Put me on this two yrs.Ago.Have new dr.Now n was wondering why im just left on this med.N dr.Doesnt evaluate?What do I say to him about why im just left on this med?

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