Water Pills... do I or don't I need them - Phentermine.com

JCTAYLOR · October 23rd, 2000, 01:43 PM

I must have the worst Doctor in the world, he is always out of the office.

What I need to know is must I take the water pills and when? And what do they do? He told me to take them Friday and Sunday to start out with. Then every Sunday.

Does that sound right? Also is there a drugstore brand of water pills I can buy, my boyfriend throw out the ones the Doctor gave me. Of course my Doctor is no where to be found.

Thanks
JC

ronjon · October 24th, 2000, 03:20 AM

Why did he suggest water pills?

In my experience, when you first start phen AND drink all of your water (64oz) you lose that water weight first. IF you keep up with drinking your water, you shouldn't be retaining. Your body retains water when it's not getting enough. I'm not saying don't do what your doctor told you to do, I'm just curious what the background is.

Cat · October 24th, 2000, 07:22 AM

That sounds really strange to me, because the Phen has a diuretic in it. I took my first pill 5 days ago, and I went "pee' 3 times in an hour! I hadn't even had enough time to drink that much water! I usually don't go that much anyway. I already feel lighter because of the diuretic effect of the phen! Cat

pbaus · October 24th, 2000, 07:28 AM

JC -- I do take a water pill with my phen but it's only on an as needed basis and I make that determination. I have a tendancy to retain lots of fluid. I usually take on a Sat. or Sun. because its a given I won't get anything else done. Make certain you take it early enough in the day so that it doesn't disrupt your night's sleep. Hope this helps.

blondeone · October 24th, 2000, 10:09 AM

JC i am also confused...I was told never to take a water pill! I do know that it can mess up your eletrolites(sp) and can be very dangerous! If you do decide to take it make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids. Are you on any other meds? I would be especially careful if you are! I don't think you need one if you are drinking lots of water and just cut back on intake of sodium maybe...just a thought!

Madtaz · October 24th, 2000, 10:13 AM

Diuretics tend to have a rebound effect....meaning once you loose the water you'll tend to retain twice as much because your body interprets the water loss as dehydration. Best bet is to stay away from them.

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October 23rd, 2000, 01:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
JCTAYLOR Phen Newbie Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: NEW YORK, NEW YORK Posts: 7 Lost Weight: 0lbs	I must have the worst Doctor in the world, he is always out of the office. What I need to know is must I take the water pills and when? And what do they do? He told me to take them Friday and Sunday to start out with. Then every Sunday. Does that sound right? Also is there a drugstore brand of water pills I can buy, my boyfriend throw out the ones the Doctor gave me. Of course my Doctor is no where to be found. Thanks JC

October 24th, 2000, 03:20 AM	#2 (permalink)
ronjon Silver Phenster Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 101 Lost Weight: 0lbs	Why did he suggest water pills? In my experience, when you first start phen AND drink all of your water (64oz) you lose that water weight first. IF you keep up with drinking your water, you shouldn't be retaining. Your body retains water when it's not getting enough. I'm not saying don't do what your doctor told you to do, I'm just curious what the background is.

October 24th, 2000, 07:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cat Bronze Phenster Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Salem, OR, USA Posts: 16 Lost Weight: 0lbs	That sounds really strange to me, because the Phen has a diuretic in it. I took my first pill 5 days ago, and I went "pee' 3 times in an hour! I hadn't even had enough time to drink that much water! I usually don't go that much anyway. I already feel lighter because of the diuretic effect of the phen! Cat

October 24th, 2000, 07:28 AM	#4 (permalink)
pbaus Phen Newbie Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 6 Lost Weight: 0lbs	JC -- I do take a water pill with my phen but it's only on an as needed basis and I make that determination. I have a tendancy to retain lots of fluid. I usually take on a Sat. or Sun. because its a given I won't get anything else done. Make certain you take it early enough in the day so that it doesn't disrupt your night's sleep. Hope this helps.

October 24th, 2000, 10:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
blondeone Silver Phenster Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: TN Posts: 171 Lost Weight: 0lbs	JC i am also confused...I was told never to take a water pill! I do know that it can mess up your eletrolites(sp) and can be very dangerous! If you do decide to take it make sure you are drinking plenty of fluids. Are you on any other meds? I would be especially careful if you are! I don't think you need one if you are drinking lots of water and just cut back on intake of sodium maybe...just a thought!

October 24th, 2000, 10:13 AM	#6 (permalink)
Madtaz Bronze Phenster Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: PA Posts: 32 Lost Weight: 0lbs	Diuretics tend to have a rebound effect....meaning once you loose the water you'll tend to retain twice as much because your body interprets the water loss as dehydration. Best bet is to stay away from them.