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I have a friend who often takes some water pills before a big day, like a wedding, and swears she can drop an easy five pounds.
And I just saw water pills advertised. I've never taken them but am wonderng how they work, exactly? Do they remove excess water from the body? Could they then cause dehydration? Are they safe?
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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):
Diuretic, Time Magazine Online (10/09/1989)
Diuretics, Mayo Clinic on CNN (12/22/2006)
September 19, 2008 - 4:58pmThis Comment