Posted by Photo-Jenny-UK on July 31, 2004, at 14:05:40
In reply to Re: Diuretics - interactions, posted by Mags on July 30, 2004, at 21:46:25
> I know this sounds crazy but the best thing for fluid retention is to drink water!! If you are not drinking enough your body tends to hold on to what it has...try for a couple of days to drink at least 8 glasses of water, just water, other liquids like tea etc don't count and see if that helps....
sounds logical, I'll definitely try it.
>diuretics can have bad effects on our bodies..you lose minerals such as potassium etc...
Yes, that's what was worrying me (though I'll also check it out with my GP, see what she says).
>if the anti-convulsant you are on is Topomax you should be drinking tons of water anyway.....but try the water first...you may be really surprised ;-)
It's Lamotragine (Lamictal), and I was never advised to drink water. My only reservation is that I may end up on the loo all day!
Anyway, thanks very much for the advice,
Anna.
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