For Diuretics we have terms and definitions in 6 topics. The topics are Bodybuilding, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Dieting, Fitness, Women's Health and Womens Health.

Diuretics (Bodybuilding)

Drugs used to remove excess water from the body. There are two versions: the drug version (can only be prescribed by a physician), and the herbal version. Excessive use of the drug version has as side effects muscle cramps and harsh arrhythmia. The herbal version, while safer than the drug version, can lead to potassium loss and excessive use puts stress on the kidneys.

Diuretics (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome)

Agents that promote the excretion of and/or increase the amount of urine.

Diuretics (Dieting)

A drug that increases the discharge of urine, used to move fluid through the body quickly as a form of purging..

Diuretics (Fitness)

Sometimes called "water pills," these are drugs and herbal preparations that remove excess water from a bodybuilder's system just prior to a show, thereby revealing greater muscular detail. Harsh chemical diuretics can be quite harmful to your health, particularly if they are used on a chronic basis. Two of the side effects of excessive chemical diuretic use are muscle cramps and heart arrhythmias (irregular heart beats).

Diuretics (Women's Health)

A type of medication sometimes called "water pills" because they work in the kidney and flush excess water and sodium from the body.

Diuretics (Womens Health)

A type of medication sometimes called "water pills" because they work in the kidney and flush excess water and sodium from the body.

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