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A diuretic is something that reduces the amount of water in your body by causing you to urinate more, and more frequently. Diuretics include prescription medications like lasix, and common food ingredients like caffeine. They are often effective in treating high blood pressure.
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What herbal teas are not diuretic?
Most herbal teas are not caffeinated so they do not have a diuretic effect. Some specific examples of non diuretic herbal teas are peppermint and chamomile.
Drinking alcohol produces its diuretic effect by?
Inhibiting the release of ADH
The water that is pulled out of the body due to alcohol's diuretic effect is from?
Cerebrospinal fluid
Does tea make you retain water?
No, it's a diuretic and has the exact opposite effect.
How can liquor effect your excretory?
Alcohol is a diuretic and promotes excretion. This promotes good bladder health.
Can diuretics cause your eyesight to go bad?
I take a diuretic and haven't heard of this side effect.
What drug category do diuretics belong?
Diuretic is a classification that describes the effect of a drug, not a general category.For example, caffeine has diuretic properties, but so does (I believe) alcohol. These drugs are completely unrelated, however.
Can simvastatin affect the action of diuretics?
I've been on it 2 days and peeing like a goodun, so I'm going to say it certainly seems to have a initial diuretic effect
Is dry mouth a side effect of diuretic?
Yes, diuretics are pulling fluids to the kidneys which could cause dry mouth.
Is nifedipine a diuretic?
np
Is Benicar a diuretic of ACE inhibitor?
diuretic
Is vinegar a diuretic?
Apple cider vinegar is a natural diuretic.
