2007-06-05 03:41:50 · 3 answers · asked by Misty B 3 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
using a diuretic without a doctor's supervision can be dangerous. a diuretic robs you of essential electrolytes, and too much loss of these electrolytes can cause fatal consequences.
If you find you are retaining water, like around your period, you can deal with this naturally by simply increasing your intake of potassium rich foods. The best source is raisins, one cup of raisins a day will give you all the potassium you need and it is natures best diuretic.
2007-06-05 03:50:31 · answer #1 · answered by essentiallysolo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-11-03 21:08:51 · answer #2 · answered by Wilbur 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my doctor gave me some to use when i have my period cause i swell up like a balloon and they help. i only use them when i need them so i don't develop a dependence on them. i have also used then when i have had unexplained edema and they really help then too.
2007-06-05 03:52:15 · answer #3 · answered by memyselfandeye 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋