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I would be very concerned about dropping 5 lbs of water weight by taking a pill. Why not go for a more natural diuretic, like cranberry juice, or maintain proper hydration in the first place?

Definition of a water pill (diuretic):

"Water pills are pills which tell the kidneys to express sodium from the body, causing an excretion of excess water as well. They are more properly known as diuretics, and they are used to treat a wide variety of health conditions. Some people also take water pills for weight loss; this use is not advised, and it can actually be very dangerous. In addition to being potentially harmful when abused, water pills do not actively contribute to weight loss; they simply remove excess fluid from the body." from WiseGeek.com What are water pills?

Diuretic, Time Magazine Online (10/09/1989)

Diuretics, Mayo Clinic on CNN (12/22/2006)

September 19, 2008 - 4:58pm

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