Encyclopedia: Water Pill
A diuretic is any drug that elevates the rate of urination . There are several categories of diuretics. All diuretics increase the excretion of water from the body, although each class of diuretic does so in a distinct way. High ceiling diuretics are diuretics that may cause a substantial diuresis - up to 20% of the filtered load of NaCl and water. This is huge, compared to that normal renal...
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Water pill???
I have heard about Some of my friends who need to lose weight taking a...
I have heard about Some of my friends who need to lose weight taking a...
Water weight loss can be dangerous and is very temporary. You eat and drink it right back with your daily intake. Water pills can cause vitamin and mineral deficiencies. People...
Asked by jessica29154 - 16 months ago
How does a water pill help lower blood pressure?
I know someone that has to take 1/2 of a hydroclorthizide(water pill)due to their high...
I know someone that has to take 1/2 of a hydroclorthizide(water pill)due to their high...
Taking a water pill helps to get all the excess fluid out of your body. Excess fluid in the body puts excess fluid in the blood. The increase...
Asked by timebomb - 30 months ago
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