A 33-year-old female asked:
What is a water pill use for?
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Dr. John Lutheranswered
Addiction Medicine 23 years experience
Water pills: Water pills are primarily used for swollen ankles and high blood pressure, however they are also used to loose weight. They cause you to urinate more frequently which decreases fluids in your body.
5.1k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Montgomery, AL
A 43-year-old male asked:
Is there any over-the-counter water pill?
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Dr. Bennett Werneranswered
Cardiology 45 years experience
No: And for good reasons. Unsupervised use is dangerous.
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Nov 8, 2016
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