Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Hi Sheila, is this a prescription drug or otc? Lynda ----- Original Message ----- From: Sheila Hi You CAN do something about pitting odema. I have had this for years but I now keep it under control by taking Co-Amilozide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Is this a prescription by Dr Sheila?Would like to know more about it. Thank's Shirl ----- Original Message ----- From: Sheila To: Hi You CAN do something about pitting odema. I have had this for years but I now keep it under control by taking Co-Amilozide. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Lynda, It's prescription. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/showpreparation.asp?id=549 Janet > Hi Sheila, > is this a prescription drug or otc? > Lynda > ----- Original Message ----- > From: Sheila > > > Hi > > You CAN do something about pitting odema. I have had this for years but I now keep it under control by taking Co-Amilozide. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Hi Janet, thanks for letting me know - but DAMMIT! I hate going to see my doc for anything, the only prescription he knows how to write is for antidepressants. Lynda Re: Odema Lynda, It's prescription. http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/showpreparation.asp?id=549 Janet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted April 29, 2004 Report Share Posted April 29, 2004 Lynda, There are OTC diuretics available here in the states. Like those for premenstrual swelling. It's just that there's always the issue of becoming dehydrated and messing up the electrolyte balance. These types of OTC diuretics might be okay on an infrequent basis, like once a month, in healthy people. Don't want to insult anyone here, but if one is say over 40-45, it may just be a band-aid to heart problem that should be addressed. If one is having consistent problems with edema, there's probably a heart and/or circulation problem that should be assessed and monitored. Sorry, but it should involve a doctor. These types of meds are often prescribed as a first-line med to reduce blood pressure by ridding the body of excess fluid. But it all comes down to " why is the patient retaining fluid. " Janet > Hi Janet, > thanks for letting me know - but DAMMIT! I hate going to see my doc for anything, the only prescription he knows how to write is for antidepressants. > Lynda > Re: Odema > > > Lynda, > It's prescription. > > http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/medicines/showpreparation.asp?id=549 > > Janet > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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