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Can taking Aqua Ban (diuretics) affect GFR?

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TCup
TCup

I suffered from water retention whilst taking nurofen.  I have completely stopped the nurofen now and have been off them for over a week but the water retention is still there.  So I bought some Aqua ban tablets and I am  sticking to the recommended dose of 2 tablets 3 times a day but was wondering whether they would affect my gfr?

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  • Cowgirl918
    Cowgirl918 TCup

    Posted

    Hello TCake!

    Not sure I would take any type of Over the Counter (OTC) medicine without checking with my physician. Diuretics or any drug that effects electrolytes and kidney output may be a red flag where you are concerned. How do you know the water retention was from the ibuprofen? That is new to me. I would be more concerned that the water is not going away even with the diuretic.

    Take Care of yourself and let me know how you are doing.

    • TCup
      TCup Cowgirl918

      Posted

      Hi Cowgirl918 and thank you for replying.  I assumed the water retention was caused by the ibuforen because I googled it and it seems that taking nsaids can cause water retention.  And as I have only started to pee less since taking the ibuforen, I assumed that this was caused by taking the nurofen.  Now that I have stopped the ibuforen I just want to get rid of the extra water that I have accumulted by taking the Aqua ban. I am taking it as prescribed and I do seem to be peeing a little more, so believe it is working. I am due another full blood count shortly and was wondering whether taking the Aqua ban would affect my results.  I am pleased that I was able to take myself off the nsaids, as I know they are not good for people with ckd, but I don't know how the Aqua ban can affect my results?   

    • TCup
      TCup

      Posted

      sorry - ibuforen/nurofen are the same thing to me!
    • Cowgirl918
      Cowgirl918 TCup

      Posted

      It could alter the results and status of your electrolytes: salt, potassium etc.
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