AboutNigel Simmons Expertise I am happy to answer general questions on medicines and hospital care. If possible, please use approved / chemical names rather than brands which are not internationally recognised.
Like all health professionals I am bound by a duty of care which prevents me giving detailed information about medication or treatment of people other than the questioner.
I will endeavour to help wherever possible or point towards more appropriate advice. If however your question crosses too far into patient confidentiality, I hope you will understand why I cannot answer your question.
Consider.. would you want me to discuss your care with a friend or relative without your knowledge?
Experience Registered as a UK pharmacist in 1982 and have worked in a number of hospital and health management posts around the UK. Formerly Chief Pharmacist for a 440 bed general hospital in Cambridgeshire.
Past/Present clients Previously Sysop on CompuServe UK Professionals forum.
Question Which brand of diuretic would you consider the safest to use? Is it okay to take diuretics one day and then like in 3 days later or do you have to take it always daily. Is it dangerous to use diuretics just because it make your body produce more urine?
Answer Ashley
I'm concerned why you are asking this question. If there is a valid medical need for a diuretic, then it should be managed and prescribed by a clinician. Self-treatment for other purposes such as sport, weight loss or trying to mask illicit drugs is highly inadvisable and only likely to lead to more serious consequences if discovered.
There are a number of different types of diuretic and the choice really depends on the primary purpose for use. However, diuretics can affect blood chemistry and kidney function and patients should be screened periodically to ensure there are no problems developing. Damage to kidneys is often permanent, only being reversed by a transplant. Consequently no clinician would endorse self-treatment.
