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Do water pills make your feet swell?
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They should not: Sometimes certain blood pressure medications do that, such as amlodipine.
Answered 9/10/2013
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No: "water" pills are diuretics, meaning they cause your kidneys to extract fluid from your system more than your body would if left alone. They often are used to decrease swelling in the feet/legs.
Answered 1/19/2014
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