Diuretics

Diuretics, or "water pills," are used in the medical field to help relieve fluid retention in the body or as a means for treating high blood pressure. The diuretic can either be prescribed or purchased over the counter. While the medicine is primarily used under medical supervision, it has recently become favored as an extreme weight-loss tool, especially for those people suffering from an eating disorder.

Diuretic use for Weight Loss

Diuretics are often a "quick fix" for someone trying to lose weight as the water loss will typically result in a pound or two of lost weight. These medications were never developed for weight loss reasons and as such, can lead to many potential health risks. Some of the common diuretics abused by people suffering from eating disorders include:

• Thiazide Diuretics
• Bendrofluazide
• Chlorothiazide
• Chlorothalidone
• Loop Diuretics
• Burnetanide
• Frusemide
• Potassium-Sparing Diuretics
• Amiloride
• Spironolactone
• Triaterene