2006-12-26 13:07:58 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Taking "fluid pills" or diuretics are for people who retain an unhealthy amount of fluid. If you aren't retaining fluid the pills will work anyway, taking precious fluids from you and disrupting your chemical balance. If you are dehydrated, and that is what you will be after taking fluid pills when you don't need them... your body will lose electrolytes such as sodium, magnesium and potassium. You can actually short out your body when these substances are not balanced. People with low potassium become confused and disoriented, low sodium can cause heart problems, so can low magnesium.
Don't take the chance so you can lose a pound a week. Also if you are breastfeeding, the fluid these pills will get rid of first is your breast milk.
2006-12-26 13:19:49 · answer #1 · answered by RaLoh 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't lose weight with a water pill only water. If you are resorting to these or laxatives to lose weight you are setting yourself up for big trouble, that could possibly be fatal. You should not be using any pills while breastfeeding that your doctor does not ok. Even something as common as an aspirin can have devistating effects for your baby. If you want to lose weight do it with a sensible diet and exercise to burn extra calories you don't need. There is no other way to do it. You can't expect shortcuts to work and keep your health.
2006-12-26 14:47:35 · answer #2 · answered by Shirley c 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not sure how many pounds you can lose, but you should not take these when you are breastfeeding. You should only be trying to lose weight by getting right and small portions. Good luck. You will lose the weight. It just takes time.
2006-12-26 13:23:10 · answer #3 · answered by mktk401 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't take those while you are breastfeeding. I guess you didn't read the directions. This isn't going to make you loose weight. It will only take a way excess water. If you want to loose weight start a exercise program
2006-12-26 13:11:00 · answer #4 · answered by Monet 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
in case you're healthy adequate to pass working...... ought to you carry the equivalent weightloss plan and walk a million mile in 20 minutes two times a week you are going to lose 2 pounds each and every week. shrink out mushy beverages (even nutrition recurring ones) and drink water extremely and pass handy on the salt. even nonetheless dropping some pounds isnt worth it in case you're making your self in undesirable wellness by employing technique of attempting too difficult. pay attention and in simple terms actual achievement!
2016-10-06 01:31:37 · answer #5 · answered by vishvanath 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋