Why is it important ot take prescription medication with a full glass of water?
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To make sure it washes down nice and smooth. Dont forget to call me in the morning. :-)
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Call your doctor or a pharmacist. It could be dangerous please don't drink after taking that medicine untill you know for sure.
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The only valid reason for any prescribed medicine would be a serious impairement.  Otherwise, all medication should be weaned down and eliminated.  We are made to be healthy.  We are not made to be sick.  With reasonable eating and exercise, most of us can handle daily life pretty well.
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This is a diuretic which means it helps the body excrete more fluids. Last time I checked the process of eliminating excess fluids through the kidneys were the same for males as for females so obviously a male can take this drug. Meantime if you had any sense you would lay off the protein drinks, you are headed for long term damage.
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IT MEANS YOU NEED TO DRINK MORE WATER!  AT LEAST 8  8OZ. GLASSES A DAY.DON'T WORRY
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I've heard 8 glasses a day, but snopes.com says that's an urban legend.\n\nIn general, to remain healthy we need to take in enough water to replace the amount we lose daily through excretion, perspiration, and other bodily functions, but that amount can vary widely from person to person, based upon a variety of factors such as age, physical condition, activity level, and climate. The "8-10 glasses of water per day" is a rule of thumb, not an absolute minimum, and not of all of our water intake need come in the form of drinking water.
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The minerals and salts in the water dehydrates the body the more water you drink.
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Drink 6-8 cups of water a day. It normalizes the metabolizm. If you drink too much water (more than 8 cups daily) it could lead to kidney problems later in life. So drink not too much and not too little. Exercise also helps in the process and getting at least 8 hours of sleep daily.
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drink a LOT of water, it really helps!
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An average, HEALTHY adult should drink 8 x 8oz glasses a day =64 ounces of water a day. \n\nIf you are heavier it may be more..HOWEVER...drinking too much water..ESPECIALLY IN CHILDREN can be dangerous. \n\ntalk to you doctor.
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Almost everyone agrees that water is good for you and that the biggest problem with water intake is that you don't drink enough. We have all had it drummed into us that we need to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. That it's important to drink water before and during exercise. \n\nThat coffee and tea don't count because caffeine can dehydrate our bodies. And that you can't trust your thirst as an accurate measure of when you need water since if you're thirsty you're already dehydrated. Well think again. According to a recent review in the Journal of Physiology, most of these accepted truths seem to be myths. \n\n This review looked at the scientific evidence of the 8*8 mantra � drinking at least eight 8-ounce glasses of water a day, and found that there really was none. \n\nThe claimed benefits of taking in that much water each day, including benefits for weight loss, bowels, fatigue, arthritis, mental alertness and headaches, losing weight, preventing constipation, are also mostly unsubstantiated. \n\nOther Water Myths That Are Debunked In This Article Include: \n\n\nBy the time a person is thirsty that person is already dehydrated. This in fact isn't true and the best measure of how much water to drink is your thirst. \n\nDark urine means dehydration. Again that's not strictly true either as there are many other factors that can contribute to dark urine. \n\nCaffeinated beverages dehydrate us. As you'd expect much of this is also unsubstantiated. In fact, contrary to popular opinion, a recent study has found that coffee, tea and sodas are hydrating for people used to caffeine and thus should count toward their daily fluid total. \nWhile this review focuses on the validity of the various water myths, no one seriously disputes that getting enough water is crucial. However, fears of dehydration and the constant barrage telling us we don't drink enough water, has led to a mistaken belief that the safe thing to do is to drink as much and as often as possible. But drinking too much water can be hazardous to your health. \n\n\nToo Much Water?\n \n\nThe reason why over hydrating can be dangerous is that when we consume large amounts of water when exercising, blood plasma (the liquid part of blood) increases, while the sodium concentration in the body fluids decreases, both as a result of the dilution by the water but also because sodium is lost by sweating. \n\nHyponatremia, or low blood sodium, generally happens after drinking too much plain water and can lead to adverse effects and tissue damage, and interfere with brain, heart, and muscle function. \n\n Early symptoms can be difficult to spot and include: \n\n\nConfusion \nNausea \nFatigue \nMuscle cramps \nWeakness\nMore severe symptoms can include vomiting, muscle twitching, delirium, seizures, coma and death. \n\nA new review of three deaths of US military recruits highlights the dangers of drinking too much water. Like in sports, the military has traditionally focused on dangers of not drinking enough, especially under conditions often associated with exercise and hot conditions. However, getting overzealous over the need to drink large amounts of water and over-hydrating can have deadly consequences. \n\n\nSo How Much Water Should You Drink.\n \n\nMy recommendation is to drink when you're thirsty, and if you think you should be drinking more, don't overdo it. As far as drinking water in and around exercise, I've outlined a few simple guidelines that will make sure you're well hydrated without hitting any extremes. \n\nWithin an hour or so of training, drink a few glasses of water so you start well hydrated. While training you can drink a glass or so of water for every 15 minutes you train, especially if you're sweating it out. \n\nHowever, even during times of heavy sweating don't take in more than a quart and half of water per hour. As far as how much your daily intake of water should be, The Americ
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Taking a water pill helps to get all the excess fluid out of your body.  Excess fluid in the body puts excess fluid in the blood.  The increase in blood volume from the excess fluid causes the pressure to rise.
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you drink that much because your body is telling you to drink.  maybe you just get dehydrated easily.  regardless, you can never drink too much water.
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Diuretics, commonly known as "water pills," cause the kidneys to get rid of unneeded water and salt. Getting rid of excess fluid makes it easier for your heart to pump. \n\nDiuretics are used to treat high blood pressure and reduce the swelling and water build-up caused by various medical problems, including heart failure. Diuretics also help to make breathing easier. \n\n\nLots to be found here, probably available at GNC or any drug store. http://www.drugstore.com/qxc9969_333181_sespider/water_pills/water_pills.htm
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Well if they need the medication, you gotta give it to them!\nThe docs wont prescribe meds unless they're needed. There are side effects associated with some drugs but usually the Benefits outweigh the Risks.\nJust make sure you follow directions as to not overdose? =)
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your dehydrated not drinking enough water. 2ltr a day at least of pure water not tea, coke, coffee, ect ect is needed to be healthy
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Shame on them for not making this clear.\n\nIt means nothing to eat or drink.\n\nHOWEVER, if you regularly take medications, go ahead and take your normal pills, using water to swallow them.