What can I do about water weight from synthroid?

Answer by  mannersandsuch (1796)

Talk with your doctor if the side effects are bothersome but avoiding salt and flooding your system with water might help you.

Answer by  muse (89)

You can drink more water, avoid excess salt and try cranberry juice. Avoid any over the counter medicines including natural ones because synthroid cannot be taken with many of these.

Answer by  Jules28 (196)

If you reduce the amount of sodium in your diet it will help. Make sure to get your recommended daily allowance of sodium and no more than that. Dandelion root and green tea are natural diuretics that will also help eliminate excess water from your tissues. Unsweetened cranberry juice is also great way to increase elimination.

Answer by  sanityrose (2664)

Water retention is a highly reported side effect from Synthroid. You will want to tell your doctor about the water weight, since it can increase blood pressure, and ask for a water pill. The pill will force the body to expel excess water. To lessen the retention risk avoid salts, grapefruits, wine, and sodium rich beverages.

Answer by  Huntress (1935)

If you don't want prescription medication you can try these items which act as a diuretic (mildly) in your diet: Parsley, Celery Seed, Asparagus, Melon, Coffee, Tea, Coke, Artichokes

Answer by  Liz59 (10966)

Well if the water weight is bothering you, then you may want to take some lemon in your water and drink it often. This will help you get rid of the water weight. The other option is constant exercising to get rid of excess water. Also, watch what you eat.

Answer by  jaime24 (744)

You can try to take water pills to get rid of water weight. Vinegar also helps to reduce water weight. You can buy vinegar pills, or mix it in water and drink it.

Answer by  shastie (1601)

The first thing you should try is limit your salt intake and carbonated drinks intake. These can cause water retention no matter what. You may also want to check with your doctor to make sure you are on the correct dosage. Sometimes if you arent taking enought or taking too much it can cause you to gain weight.