Did you know water pills can kill you?  

Yes I did know that. You didn't say where you got the diuretics. If a Dr. prescribed them knowing you wanted to use them for weight loss you need to change Dr.s. Diuretics are not intended to help you lose weight, they're intended to reduce excess fluid in the cells, which will lead to a little weight loss, but not much. Using a diuretic over a long period of time is definitely a health hazard.

That is so true because all those that you are taking are all have diuretic effects. You just don't have to use them all at the same time and make sure that if you do use one and you pass stool or urine, you replace it with the same amount that you lose. Now, the crucial thing is don't just replace them with only water alone use those fluids that has electrolyte contents in it just like those sports drinks. Remember that potassium is very necessary in our body, you lose them you're dead because you need this electrolyte in order for your heart to function.

my friend had read in one health book she was reading that those diuretics are not really good coz it also takes aways the other nutrients in our body... but at times when i really feel bloated, i do take one. that's why i also take other vitamins to fill in the loss nutrients. but you are right, there are other nutrients that would be loss and i am not aware of what those nutrients are...

I'll take note of that. I really did not know that it could really kill. Maybe if you overdose yourself with it you might feel that way. I haven't done any diuretics as of yet as I don't feel the need for it.

Well, I've never done that. I used to occastionally take Pamprin when the water build up during my period got bad, but otherwise never took them. I also hate laxitives and beer, so....

It is something that was not known to me. you have done a great job by updating us about all them. yes, these can be harmful.

Well please start taking better care of yourself dear.

I am not trying to lose weight and I would never use diet pills that make you lose water. I do drink tea which can be a diuretic but it is not slimming tea and I do not urinate more than usual. Cheers!!

Can't say I have done this or heard of anyone doing it, to lose weight. I know I have
a problem with retaining water if I use too much salt in my diet, but since I am trying
to lose weight I watch how much salt I use.

I have gone out to eat chinese food and the very next day I have weighed myself and
gained 10 pounds over night. Now I know it is from the salt and will lose it by drinking
lots of water for the next couple days as it is just water weight. So I don't take any
duretics for it, just lots of water.

So if this happens to you and you are retaining your water, just drink lots of water
to flush it out instead of taking pills. We, people in today's society, are always
looking for that magic pill to fix everything. And it is not neccessary most times.

By the way Diane, I like your new avatar. Did your daughter pick it out?

Alrighty then, talk to you later my friend,
Have a good day, Chris

Wow, I'm glad you are okay now. It's very dangerous to try to use any drug to lose weight, especially one that is designed to expel things you need from your body. Water is a necessary component of all life, and while it does tend to weigh a bit, you would be dead without it. I am glad that you are not going to continue this way, and I hope others take your advice and use only healthy diet and exercise to lose weight.