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does anyone know where i can buy water pills? they make you lose water weight super-fast, apparently. and i put salt on evveryythingg, so obviously, i retain water. and dont tell me to stop using salt, thats not the issue. but if anyone can tell me where to buy them, around how much they cost, and are they sold to minors without parental consent? im 16. im not going to abuse them or O.D. or anything, water weight just sucks. thanks! 16/f/USA
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Yes, as someone else said, you can buy them OTC at almost any drug store...and
Just to make sure we remain healthy:
The water pills will work to take off about 3-5 pounds. It's a "quick fix", but, everyone should keep in mind, it is a definitely a "TEMPORARY fix". It should not be used on a regular basis for weight loss (besides it doesn't work for very long before it begins backtracking and causing more water retention!).
More importantly, it can kill you, or cause serious irrevocable health problems- ones that show up later- if abused (the poster seems to already know this, but it doesn't hurt to add information for others that may stumble across this post).
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I'm sure that anyone reading this- doesn't want to hear it-but...
There is ABSOLUTELY NO MIRACLE WEIGHT LOSS DRUG. The media is constantly barraging us with these "super pills" that, well, just don't work. Oh, they may work for awhile..and then stop, and/or they tend to cause serious health problems sooner or later (ie. Phen Phen killed so many people- so VERY many died of heart attacks just like with Ephedrin)!
Fact is, these "diet pill peddlers" are just after your money...because they know that you REALLY want to lose weight but don't want to wait, or don't have the time and/or energy and/or drive to do so. So they promise you a miracle just so you will buy their product...IMO, don't waste your time or money!
The only way to truly lose and keep off the weight, is to eat healthy and commit to a regular exercise routine. Think about it, what is the point of losing the weight if you don't tone up?
Without toning you likely will just end up with that extra skin that is, IMO, very unappealing- I would rather see a hefty woman than a skinny one with skin hanging off of her! Wouldn't you?
I would suggest using water pills only on "special occasions" where you haven't had the opportunity to lose the weight you desire by a certain *important date*, but are still eating right, taking vitamins, and exercising like you should.
Also, if you take them you should supplement your diet with vitamins and lots of water (especially potassium- which oddly enough bananas are full of- but bananas are also VERY high in carbs which turn to sugar..which turns to weight gain..so a general vitamin supplement would suffice).
And, I'm sorry, but, I don't want anyone's health compromised: if you are trying to lose weight- you will really need to consider your salt intake. (To poster: at least consider cutting down, please? *smile*).
Eating lots of salt and taking water pills is like going to McDonald's ordering two Big Macs, two Large Fries and a "diet coke"..it's just useless, might as well buy Dr. Pepper (Did ya know that Dr. Pepper- and those like it- have the most sugar and carbs?).
Another thing that you can use besides chemical diuretics is natural herbal ones (but these too need to be monitored carefully).
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For those of you out there trying to lose weight, and not just water weight, I would like to throw a few tips to you about the foods that may help you.
First, if you study about healthy foods, you won't have to go out and buy those expensive "lean cuisine" or join a "Jenny TV dinner meal club"!
It's much better to eat smaller portions several times a day than it is to eat three big meals.(helps to naturally "shrink" your stomach)
Always leave the table while your still hungry.
As women, when we are emotionally upset, we tend to resort to eating: try to find something else to do- like chew sugarless gum! In fact, keep it in your purse for those "cravings" or emotional times.
Also, a big meal before bedtime doesn't help at all, because you are not up and around to burn off those carbs! Best to eat your largest meal at breakfast time.
There are so many things that "seem" like they would be healthy food, yet are REALLY full of carbs which turns to sugar..which in turn becomes fat!!
As I mentioned before- bananas! Bananas are actually have the most carbs than any fruit! The healthiest fruit you can eat is strawberries..apples are good too. Another old saying that has lived through time for a reason: "An apple a day keeps the doctor away!"
See, when I was pregnant I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes and was shocked to learn how many things, that I once thought were healthy foods, actually contain carbs = fat! Milk is also one of them, and one would think milk is a good source of vitamins while losing weight! "You" can always switch to the 2% milk.
The obvious things: stay away from fried foods as much as possible. Baked foods are SO much better for losing weight (you can always add seasonings to tickle your taste buds!). Baked fish (or seafood) is the lowest in carbs. *yummy...baked tilapia with garlic and low carb butter!*
Soups and yogurt are great too! And you don't have to buy the expensive ones that brag about "weight loss/fat/carbs" either. All soups are low in the above! It's just a media twist to add the "low in carbs/fat junk" on the label.
Eat lots of veggies! Not only will they help you to lose weight, but they are healthy and will help your digestive system working correctly! Greens are nature's natural laxatives!...
Stay away from potatoes in any form or fashion..they are chock full of carbs whether they are fried and even when baked!!
Turkey contains much less fat than hamburger meat, you can substitute it in almost any meal that calls for hamburger.
Bread (in all forms: rolls etc) is very fattening! Stay away from it as much as possible!
If I think of more tips, I'll throw em' out here for those that may want them!
Hugs to all,
Jasmine
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You can get them at any drugstore. They probably don't have to sell them to those under 18. Depends on their store policy. Before you decide to take that route, read below. Taken from
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Dangers of Diuretics
The real dangers of diuretics is that they force the kidneys to dump water and fluid unnaturally from its system, and whenever any part of the body is forced to function unnaturally, it can actually "unlearn" it 's own function. Those who have been abusing these types of medicines over a long period of time have needed to let their kidneys heal and actually be retrained as they've been slowly weaned off of them.
Also, using diuretics as a form of weight loss for any length of time can mean that the body is losing moisture and fluid that it needs. This can starve the heart and brain and cause heart failure, kidney failure, coma, and even death. Even without experiencing these terrible circumstances, a lack of needed moisture can mean very dry skin, being more prone to rashes and skin irritants, a lack of concentration and problem solving skills, and extreme fatigue.
No one should use diuretics for any length of time unless they have been prescribed by a doctor, and even then, be sure that you are following his or her recommendations very carefully.
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Honey I use to use water weight pills because I too use a lot of salt in my diet. They worked for me and you can get them at any Walmart or CVS or Walgreens. There usually about 20 bucks. I dont think you have to be 18 to buy them not sure but doesnt hurt to ask. Just be really careful when taking them and be sure to drink LOTS OF WATER.
Hope that works for ya
Amanda
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Water pills, whose proper medical term is 'diuretics' are used to treat health conditions like high blood pressure or congestive heart failure that leave a dangerous amount of fluid in the body. Although it is possible to purchase some 'herbal' diuretics over the counter, you can never be sure exactly what is in such pills and you really should NOT be taking a diuretic without a doctor's supervision anyways.
They aren't always effective in causing water-weight loss either. Some people will stop retaining water, others simply wont. It's a bit of a gamble.
Using them, to try and loose weight, IS abusing them.
They can be very dangerous, ESPCAILLY for teenage females whoes bodies already tend to have difficulty maintaining the levels of electrolytes they need to fuction. You could cause serious cardiac (heart) problems and muscle weakness if you took these. Not to mention dehdration of course.
People who recieve diurectics from doctors often must take other supliments with them, like postassium and iron pills, in order to stay healthy, and go in to have thier blood levels monitered regularly. Young females tend to alreaday have trouble with thier posttasium and iron levels. As someone who wound up in the hospital due to low iron, I wouldn't suggest trying it.
Diuretics also don't actually help you loose 'weight'; they simply remove excess fluid from the body. So it's just a temporary quick fix. As soon as you stop taking them that fluid will return, because it is natural for the body, especially the female body, to retain some excess water.
If you really want to loose some water weight, eat less salt and DRINK MORE WATER. Drinking water with a slice of lemon or lime is a natural sort of diuretic that won't cause you too loose dangerous amounts of fluids.
If you are young and healthy, your body will take care of itself if you simply give it the means too.
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Don't quote me on this, because I'm not exactly sure, but I think water pills are prescription only. At least I've never heard of them being sold over-the-counter, but you never know anymore.
Best thing to do is call a pharmacy. They'll tell you if you can buy them OTC or not.
ygs-29/f
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